ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently looking for a Social Worker who is responsible for the delivery of quality care to patients across The Bays Healthcare Group by completing psychosocial assessments and intervention plans.  In this role, you will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and work closely with patients and their families or carers to assist in appropriately targeted interventions and safe discharge plan for inpatients.

The role requires approx. 15 hours of onsite work per fortnight. This role is available on a casual basis or as a contractor, with days and hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Complete assessments, which incorporate medical and psychosocial information
• Manage a variable workload to proactively identify psychosocial risk factors and prepare timely risk assessments and interventions
• Utilise a coordinated approach to patient care, which includes coordination and facilitation of family meetings as required and arranged with the relevant Unit Manager
• Consultation and an engagement with health professionals and the appropriate community agencies and providers

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work and Registration as a Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Workers 
• Minimum three years post registration experience within an acute hospital (or similar) and private hospital experience is preferred
• Ability to manage a case load independently and effectively prioritise tasks 
• Highly developed interpersonal, practical negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.
• A good knowledge and ability to develop effective relationships with relevant community resources, information and service providers (Aged care providers, Local health service providers, etc)
• Competency with the My Aged Care portal
• An alignment with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

ABOUT US

The Bays Healthcare Group is a progressive, not-for-profit organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, and The Bays Aged Care and Dialysis Unit in Hastings. We are also soon to commence building a Comprehensive Cancer Centre. 

The Bays has served our community for over 90 years and has a reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare throughout the Mornington Peninsula.

We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence and our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. 

THE BAYS BENEFITS

In addition to working for a local employer, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage) – up to $18,550 per year if casual
• Free on-site parking and a short stroll to Main Street
• Staff discounted meals, on-site café and great coffee
• Discounted hospital charges for staff and their immediate family members
• Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff – access to local gyms, fitness classes and pools at a discounted price if eligible casual
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free resources for health, financial, career and wellbeing
• Flu vaccination program
• Employee referral program – $1,000 if you refer a friend from your network (conditions apply)
• Avoid the city commute by working on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward a cover letter and resume via SEEK.  You can view the position description online and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Please note a current and satisfactory police check and working with children check (employee) is required prior to commencement along with a record of mandatory vaccinations. 

The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia.