Social Worker - Grade 1 • Permanent Full Time | 5 weeks’ annual leave plus monthly days off • Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport | Culture of learning • Versatile patient loads, regular mentoring and training opportunities We are offering brilliant positions for any Social Worker looking to build and develop the foundations of their Grade 1 journey particularly within the first 3 years of their career Eastern Health Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. Our Healthier Together promise underpins our strategic plan – which is to serve the growing and changing needs of our community and to care about and develop our staff. We believe our people make the difference. About the role We are seeking a Social Worker to join our Social Work team in General Medicine at The Box Hill Hosptial. You will have relevant hospital experience and be able to work within a strong multidisciplinary team. To be successful, you will need to have 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. About you To be successful in this role you will possess: • Holds a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for membership as a practicing Social Worker. • Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard. • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced health environment • Excellent problem-solving skills • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team • Excellent communication skills • Basic knowledge of the relevant legislation and frameworks Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment. What we offer Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here • Diverse and engaging career opportunities • Friendly & supportive team • Flexible working hours • Salary packaging options • Career progression in our teaching hospitals Next Steps Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates. Good to know: • We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. • We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. • As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. • Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. • Advertising may end before the closing date. • We do not accept recruitment agency application Please click here for Position Description Contact Person: Rosie Kalogeropoulos Contact Number: 0412 824 870 Contact Email: rosie.kalogeropouloseasternhealth.org.au Job Posting End Date: 21/10/2024 Need help submitting your application? Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) Our Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.