Grade 1/2 Social Worker (Aged Care)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Position
• Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight plus ADO
• Social Worker Grade 1 or 2 (Depending on experience) Classification (SC13- SC15 or SC21-SC24)
• Great Staff Benefits
• Caulfield Hospital Location 

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred; a focus on the quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department.  Social Work aims to identify and assist in addressing the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services, such as counselling support, grief and loss support, advocacy, service provision and complex and considered discharge planning.

The Position Summary

The successful applicant will have significant Social Work expertise and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and families to provide counselling, support and comprehensive discharge planning.  They will also be expected to contribute to the the ongoing development of the Social Work team in collaboration with the Team Leader within the Social Work Service. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in relation to hospital Social Work supports and services and have a good understanding of dealing with an Elderly and Rehabilitation patient cohort.  A sound knowledge of supports for carers and the ability to engage with care agencies and external stakeholders is imperative in supporting this patient cohort.  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including written and verbal communication, liaison and advocacy skills.  An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is also essential. A significant clinical load is essential in this position as well as providing supervision to staff.  This role may also require the successful candidate to work across other streams or Alfred Health sites

Qualifications and Experience Required

The successful applicant will also need to have experience in counselling, with a particular emphasis on adjustment to illness and hospitalisation.  An understanding of the psychosocial issues associated with patients and their families and the

support services available post-hospitalisation will also be advantageous for this role.  The Grade 2 Social worker will need to know about VCAT, TCP and NDIS processes and be able to support discharge planning.  

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

Please contact Yuki Ando,  Social Work Team Leader on 9076 4953

Applications Close Monday, 10th March 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au