SOCIAL WORKER – GRADE 2 & GRADE 3
Social Work Team
2 X Permanent Part Time positions available
Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement – SC21 > SC24 & SC31 > SC34
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Exciting opportunities exist for suitably qualified and experienced Social Workers to provide services at the West Gippsland Hospital (Warragul). The Social Worker will join an established team of social workers that deliver psychosocial assessment, planning, and the implementation of relevant links and services for the discharge care needs of our patients.
We have 12 hours per week for a Grade 2 Social Worker, whose patients are primarily based in the sub-acute setting. Exact hours and weekly days of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant and regular supervision and support is provided from the existing social work team.
The Grade 3 Social Worker will be required to work across paediatric and maternity units for 28 hours per week. In addition, the Grade 3 Social Worker will have opportunities to enhance their skills in the supervision of staff and students, and to be involved in targeted quality activities to improve outcomes for patients and families.
We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Further information is contained in the Position Descriptions.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Tina Brooker-Johnston, Social Work Manager on 03 5624 0562.
Applications close on Sunday 5th November 2023
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.