Permanent Part-Time position available for an enthusiastic social worker (Grade 2) for 3 days per week to join our Allied Health team at Beleura Private Hospital.
About the Role
As the Grade 2 Social Worker you will be responsible for providing quality social work services to patients on both acute and rehabilitation wards. Our focus is to provide high quality care to patients within our health service. The position will involve working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team but also having a strong ability to work autonomously. The position involves completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, close liaison with patients, their families and other relevant stakeholders to ensure an appropriate discharge plan from hospital. The role will also involve participation in clinical meetings, counselling and other duties that support the social work department and its operations. In this role we will provide you with opportunities to develop and grow in a supportive environment. You will receive individual clinical supervision, professional development and support from your clinical team, leaders and manager.
This position is based in Beleura Private Hospital, however travel to any of the Ramsay Health sites may be required.
About You
The successful candidate will display values of compassion, respect, self-motivation, and professionalism. You are passionate about a providing high quality services to our patients and their families/carers. You are a strong advocate with excellent communication and documentation skills.
You thrive on working in a team environment, collaborating with others with a passion for resolving conflicts and handling challenging conversations. You are organised with excellent time management skills.
You have the ability to manage a demanding workload and are able to effectively prioritise tasks.
Selection Criteria:
- Member or eligibility to be a member of AASW
- Ability to work and contribute to team culture and work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Established computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Clinical skills in comprehensive assessment, risk identification, discharge planning and counselling
- Social Work (or placement) experience in a hospital or related setting, as well as a good understanding of community support services.
About the Hospital
Beleura Private Hospital is a 203 bed fully accredited private hospital located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, about one hour south-east of Melbourne in the seaside town of Mornington. Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 73 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1969.
Culture and Benefits of joining our Team:
- Employee Benefit club offering discounted health and leisure choices
- Access to Ramsay corporate discounts including private health insurance choices, discounted IT hardware and software and travel/ holiday discounts.
- Staff wellness Program and access to a wide range of wellness options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free car parking, uniform and subsidised meals.
How to Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application (applications should include CV and 2 current work-related referees).
Requirements
Everyone who joins Ramsay:
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the third dose, as required) by a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Enquiries regarding this role are welcomed!
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Catherine Trenham on [email protected] [link removed] or call: 03 5971 0562
Applications Close: 9 December 2022 at 11:55pm