Work in an environment that offers:
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- A strong attitude to teaching and supportive staff
- A diverse patient base that are friendly and accepting of people learning
The Position
Position Title: Social Work – Inpatient Services
Classification: Grade 2 – SC21 – SC24
Salary per hour (exc. super): $43.89 – $50.46
Hours per fortnight: 76
Employment Status: Fixed Term Full Time until June 2024
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination
Role Description
The Inpatient Social Work Department are located in the main hospital campus, and work with children, adults and families and communities. This role is situated on the acute wards of the hospital. The Social Worker will be expected to provide information, support and counselling to patients and their families/carers as they adjust to their health condition, cope with changed health needs and determine the most appropriate care to meet their needs. The Grade Two Social Worker is responsible for the provision of Discipline Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level Social Worker are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.
The Social Work Department is committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice, respect for human dignity and human rights.
The successful applicant will be subject to the satisfactory completion of Credentialing and Scope of Practice at Bendigo Health.
Bendigo Health
Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Salary Packaging
- Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
- Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Access to recommended immunisations
- Smoke free environment
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
The Team
Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements – giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.