Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD, Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be  The Role: An opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Social Worker, who is committed to lifelong learning, to join the team at Northern Health. The Social Work team has a positive culture where team members share knowledge and experience and help each other with referrals, to ensure our patients get a timely service. This is an ongoing part time position, 3 days per week, Sunday – Tuesday. The successful candidate will be eligible for 6 weeks of Annual Leave and a weekend rate of pay for the Sunday shift. The role is based on the oncology inpatient ward on Mondays and Tuesdays. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other experienced Grade 2 Social Workers in inpatient and outpatient oncology. The incumbent will also have opportunity to work across all inpatient wards on Sundays as part of our weekend Social Work team, which responds to referrals on a priority basis. The Grade 2 Social Worker will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence – based Social Work services to patients. The Worker will need to demonstrate flexibility in order to provide an efficient response to referrals. Social Workers work closely with Allied Heath, nursing and medical colleagues. As a Grade 2 Social Worker there will be opportunity to develop non-clinical skills in staff and student supervision, quality improvement, contributing to working parties or committees. The Social Work team runs a social work specific internal professional development calendar. The Allied Health Education and Training Division provide regular professional development for Allied Health clinicians and staff are encouraged to access external professional development that is relevant to their role and learning goals. To be successful in this role you will have: Skills and experience in providing evidence-based, high quality care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Provide consultation and work collaboratively with all health professionals, sharing assessments with the multi-disciplinary team Have a thorough working knowledge of community services and programs Demonstrated experience in prioritizing, discharge planning and independently managing complex social situations Have excellent engagement and communication skills. Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details please refer to the Position Description or alternatively, please contact: Anthea Elliott, Acute Social Work Clinical Leader, ph. 0417 303 190 or Joan McEleavy, Senior Social Worker, ph. 0409 643 038 Applications close 17 April 2024 Why work at the Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our âLearning Labsâ Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library  F or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.  Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.  All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health serviceâs Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19. Â