Social Worker: Renal/General Medicine, Grade 2

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 Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours) + ADO
• Alfred Hospital Location
• Salary Range: $88k - $101k
• Great Staff Benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About us

Would you like to work with a progressive, supportive social work department and make a real difference with the patients and families you work with?

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.  Under the direction of the Manager, Social Work Department, the following services are provided:

About the role

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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced hospital-based Social Worker to join Alfred Health's Social Work Department. This dynamic and supportive team values excellence, innovation, skilled supervision, and ongoing professional development.

The role involves providing social work services to patients and families in Renal Services at The Alfred, satellite dialysis services at Caulfield and Sandringham, and Renal outpatients. It also includes working within the General Medicine Stream at The Alfred, which comprises five busy acute clinical units. Responsibilities include delivering psychosocial support to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and supervising junior staff and students. 

Flexibility is essential, as the role spans 0.6 EFT Renal Inpatients, 0.2 EFT Renal Outpatients, and 0.2 EFT General Medicine, with exact allocations negotiable. Knowledge of NDIS, TCP, aged care processes, community resources, and referral networks is vital. Applicants must be eligible for AASW membership. 

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across various teams and locations, including Alfred Dialysis Satellite Units, home therapies, and transplant services.

About you  

• Approved degree in Social Work and evidence of eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Advanced social work skills 
• A knowledge of Nephrology services and the psychosocial impact that this area has on this patient population
• Demonstrated experience in the area of General Medicine and an understanding of this diverse patient population
• A working understanding of the NDIS and current processes around this service
• Experience in the ability to be a team player within the larger clinical service team of Renal/General Medicine and demonstrated experience in supporting the leadership within a team and working together with Team Leaders to promote and assist in the leadership of the social work service.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both an inpatient and outpatient caseload
• Will need a current Working with Children’s check to undertake this role.
• Desirable  Post graduate qualifications in Social Work or a related field.

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing 
• Discounted Health Insurance 
• Staff Carparking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital) 
• Childcare Services (Alfred Hospital) 

Please direct any queries please contact Carly Maxwell- Grade 4 Social Worker, on 9076 3026

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 26 January 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 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