Social Worker Grade 1 - Alfred Hospital

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 (with flexible monthly ADO's)
• Social Worker Grade 1 Classification (SC12-SC16)
• Alfred Hospital Location
• Great staff benefits!

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. 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 which increase quality of life and participation in care. Social Work also assists patients and their families with a smooth transition from hospital to the community.

The Position Summary  

We are seeking a Social worker to work within various areas across Alfred Health.  The successful candidate will need to have hospital experience and be able to work within a strong multidisciplinary team.  The candidate will need to have a good understanding of working within an Electronic Medical Record.  You will need a good understanding of social work theories and apply them to hospital practice. It will be essential to have a sound understanding of complex discharge planning within an acute hospital setting in particular an understanding of Transition Care Program, My Aged Care and the NDIS. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills to collaborate with patients, families, other disciplines and community stakeholders. This is a fast-paced environment and requires timely and quality discharge planning and the successful candidate will need to work flexibly, creatively and collaboratively.  This role will require the candidate to work one weekend day per month.   This role will require the successful candidate to provide long and short term leave coverage at Alfred Health. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work
• Applicants must have an understanding of the psychosocial issues associated within a hospital setting
• Applicants will need to have had experience in working within a hospital setting

Essential:

• It is vital that the successful candidate has experience in working within an Electronic medical record.
• Please ensure you address the Key Selection criteria in your application.

Staff Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Carly Maxwell- Grade 4 Social Worker, on 9076 3026

Applications close 19th June 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