Permanent Position, Full Time at 80 hours per f/n Location: Caulfield Hospital Maximise your take home salary with salary packaging and novated leasing 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 Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight Social Worker Grade 2 SC21-SC24 Caulfield Hospital Location Great Staff Benefits The Department The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of The Alfred; a focus on the quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and assist in addressing the psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing a range of services, such as counselling support, grief and loss support, advocacy, service provision and complex and considered discharge planning. The Position Summary The successful applicant will have strong Social work experience to work with patients and families at Caulfield Hospital. The aim of this is to provide comprehensive discharge planning and support the ongoing development of the Social worker team in collaboration with the Team leader within the Social work Service. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in relation to hospital Social work supports and services and have a good understanding of dealing with an Elderly and Rehabilitation patient cohort. An understanding of support for carers as well as care agencies and external stakeholders is imperative in supporting this patient cohort. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal. An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is also essential. A significant clinical load is essential in this position as well as providing supervision to staff. Qualifications and Experience Required Eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers Bachelor of Social Work, or recognized equivalent Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferable Experience in counselling, with a particular emphasis on adjustment to illness and hospitalisation An understanding of the psychosocial issues associated for patients and their families and the support services available post-hospitalisation will also be advantageous for this role The Grade 2 Social worker will need to know about VCAT/TCP and NDIS processes and be able to support discharge planning This position may be required to work at any or all campuses of the Alfred Health as and when required. Such a requirement may be on-going, a temporary arrangement, on an ad hoc basis or a permanent change of location Staff Benefits Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Discounted Health Insurance and well-being initiatives Close to shops and public transport Please contact Helen Vlahos Social Work Team Leader on 9076 3026 Applications close Friday, 14th February 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. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au