About us
The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometres south east of Melbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometres south west of Sale and 62 kilometres south east of Traralgon.
Our geography places us 15 minutes to the beach and 2 hours from many of Victoria’s ski fields, which positions you in the perfect place for summer and winter day trips to some of the most picturesque landscapes in our state.
The Yarram and District Health Service originally began operation as the Yarram and District Hospital in 1917, later changing its name in 1993 to reflect the multi-purpose facility it is today. YDHS provides our community with Acute inpatient services, including Dialysis, Urgent Care, Residential Aged Care, respite care, Primary Health, community services and an integrated GP Healthcare Centre.
We have a strong focus on integrated service models providing seamless, streamlined healthcare, to the community which is critically supported by our skilled and dedicated staff group of approximately 180 people.
About the role
Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is looking for a community oriented Social Worker. This diverse role is part of our Allied Health team which supports people across the continuum of services – from community to hospital and residential aged care.
The successful applicant will be joining a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary Allied Health team with a number of experienced clinicians.
About you
To be successful in this role you need to have:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work and be eligible for membership to the Australia Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated understanding of Social Work theory and the ability to relate it to practice.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team and with a wide range of external service providers.
- Display efficient organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
- Professional and effective behaviour, interpersonal and communication skills including computer literacy.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide an original National Police Record Check no older than 12 months, a Working with Children Check and complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form. All successful applicants will need to have had three (3) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
For more information about this position please contact Vanessa McNeil, Acting Primary Care Manager on 03 5182 0222 or [email protected]
The Position Description and Application for Employment are available via the YDHS website: www.ydhs.com.au
Applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm on Sunday 10th July 2022, and include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and a current resume.