Social Worker

Social Worker  – Casual - variable hours, 1-2 shifts per week initially. Approx. 4-7hrs per day (negotiable)

 We are looking for a casual Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team on our rehabilitation and older persons mental health ward.

Our service includes a 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, several day rehabilitation programs, and an older persons mental health caseload, providing an interesting and varied role across rehabilitation, psychosocial and mental health needs.

The Social Work caseload is shared with another experienced Social Worker, who works the other days of the week, providing continuity for patients and families and ensuring ongoing support across the service.

 Our rehabilitation caseload includes patients recovering from:

• Orthopaedic conditions, including fractured NOFs and upper-limb fractures
• Falls and deconditioning
• Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions
• Stroke/CVA
• A range of complex medical and functional rehabilitation needs

The role also includes supporting patients within the older persons mental health service, working with patients and their families around psychosocial needs, discharge planning, care coordination and transition back into the community.

 You’ll work closely with patients, families and carers and be an integral part of a diverse and collaborative MDT including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants.

Mandatory qualifications and experience:

• Holds a Masters degree in Social Work
• Current (less than 3 months) National Criminal History check (or agreement to obtain prior to commencing employment)
• Experience working in a rehabilitation and/or older persons mental health setting
• Confident supporting patients and families through complex situations and transitions in care
• Strong communication, advocacy and problem-solving skills
• Enjoys collaborative multidisciplinary working
• Able to work independently while also working closely with other Social Workers and wider MDT

We offer:

• a friendly and supportive environment within a multidisciplinary team
• flexible work hours and work-life balance
• onsite parking
• opportunity to be part of an experienced team who provide support and are open to new ideas and growth within our service

 The position is casual, with approximately 1–2 shifts per week. Shifts are likely to be Mondays and Fridays, however this is negotiable for the right candidate.

 This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker looking for flexible work, a varied caseload and the support of an established multidisciplinary team, with the opportunity to work across both rehabilitation and older persons mental health.

If you’re an enthusiastic Social Worker who enjoys working collaboratively and making a meaningful difference to patients and their families, we’d love to hear from you!

All enquiries and written applications, including CV & names of 2 professional referees to:  Lisa Rushton, Rehab Allied Health Manager [email protected]