Social Worker Grade 2 - Hospital in the Home/General Medicine

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Position- General Medicine/Hospital in the Home
• Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight including ADO 
• Social Worker Grade 2 Classification (SC21-SC24)
• Alfred Hospital Location

The Department

The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. The Social Work Service includes approximately 52 EFT (operational reports) with an additional 70 EFT (professional reports) who provide interventions to inpatients and outpatients across all Alfred Health clinical programs. The Social Work Service aligns to the Alfred Health strategic goals and operational performance targets. Social Work aims to identify and address the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services that increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to home.

The Position Summary

The Social Worker will be responsible for the provision of advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others. This role will require an experienced Social worker with sound skills to support both Alfred Health’s; General Medicine acute inpatient unit and Hospital in the Home (HITH) program. This role allows for social work to work uniquely in supporting patients across the continuum of care by supporting patient’s transition home after an admission to hospital. General Medicine at Alfred Health comprises of a team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who provide acute care for a wide variety of conditions for patients within the metropolitan area and across the state. The ability to conduct home visits will be required for this role. 

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
• Required to perform work that requires special knowledge and depth of experience in any one or more of the following:
  - Family Violence/ Child Protection/ NDIS/VCAT Guardianship List 
• Comprehensive knowledge and counselling skills related to chronic illness, illness behaviour and adjustment to illness, loss and grief
• Knowledge of current Legislation and Policy in relation to Social Work in a hospital setting
• A current Victorian drivers license is required for this role

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

Applications close Thursday, 5th February 2026

For further enquiries, please contact Lakeisha Moore - Gen Med Team Leader on 9076 3026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.