Social Worker Grade 2 - ABI Unit

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 in the ABI Rehabilitation Centre
• Full-time at 80 hours per fortnight (flexible monthly ADOs)
• Social Worker Grade 2 Classification (SC21-SC24)
• Location: Caulfield Hospital
• 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, rehabilitation and to the community.

Position Summary 
This is an exciting role for a Grade 2 Social worker to assist Alfred Health in supporting patients with an Acquired Brain Injury. The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the clinical units, particularly the management of complex clinical cases.  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.  An ability to display flexibility within Social work practice and to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team are also essential. Development and maintenance of community linkages, and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is an important component in this position.  The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise. Consultation with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.

Essential:

• Previous experience working within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous
• Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role

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)
• Close to shops and public transport 

Applications close December 19, 2024

Please address the Key selection criteria in the application.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Deanne Fernon- ABI Grade 4 Social Work Lead, on 9076 7409

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