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. Ongoing role Part Time (48 - 64 hours per fortnight) Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 (SC21) Caulfield Community Health Service (situated on the Caulfield Hospital site) Wellbeing opportunities Generous salary packaging Great staff benefits The Department Caulfield Community Health Service provides community-based health and wellbeing services to people at all stages of life across Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. We focus on people's individual needs and goals to implement services that help people stay well and thrive in their own local community. Our philosophy is to work in partnership to deliver accessible, affordable and coordinated care The Role This Social Work role would suit an experienced, dynamic Social Worker with a passion for community-based clinical practice. The Social Worker works collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and the referrals that make up the clinical caseload will be varied. The clients our team works with will be over 65 and may may be facing hardship, have practical concerns, health concerns, challenging family dynamics or having difficulty accessing service systems. The Social Worker would see clients either at the community health centre, or in their own homes. About You You will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and will work at times autonomously and always collaboratively to ensure the needs of clients and carers are addressed. You will: Provide advanced Social Work services for older Adult clients including: psychosocial assessment, counselling, interim case management and casework. Offer individual and group work, advocacy, and outreach. Demonstrate an understanding and experience in navigating pathways within the health care system (e.g. My Aged Care, NDIS, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages, VCAT) Understand issues affecting clients experiencing Elder Abuse or Family Violence and a be able to respond effectively to these issues. Have a Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Demonstrate Social Work skills and experience at a Grade 2 level, and have at least three years' post qualifying experience Have a current Victorian Driver's Licence To apply for the Grade 2 Social Work position, please provide the following: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Kieran McGregor or Ilanit Whiteman, Social Work/Team Leaders on 03 9076 6666. Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 7th July 2024. 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 http://www.alfredhealth.org.au/