Social Worker

St John of God Ballarat Hospital

We are seeking Grade 1 and Grade 2 Social Workers to join our casual pool at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

As a Social Worker, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred support to patients and their families as part of our multidisciplinary team. You'll undertake psychosocial assessments, deliver appropriate interventions and work closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to support care coordination, discharge planning and access to community services.

This is an opportunity to contribute to positive patient outcomes while working collaboratively within a supportive hospital environment.

The role

• Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop appropriate, evidence-based interventions to support patients and their families.
• Deliver counselling, emotional support, education, community liaison and referrals to relevant services.
• Contribute to safe and effective discharge planning, including identifying patient needs and coordinating appropriate supports.
• Participate in family meetings and collaborate with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients experiencing complex social circumstances and assist them in navigating health and community services.
• Promote patient-centred care, health literacy and positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and contribute to the ongoing improvement of social work services.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

About you

You will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a recognised degree in Social Work and be eligible for membership with the AASW. You will demonstrate appropriate social work assessment, intervention and case management skills, with experience relevant to your classification level.

Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, including discharge planning and supporting patients with complex psychosocial needs, will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Casual rate: $43.48 – $69.87per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunities offering flexibility and work-life balance
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and wellbeing programs
• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For all enquiries contact Fleur Baker, Allied Health Manager on (03) 5320 2464.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and interviews may be conducted as suitable applicants are identified. If suitable applicants are found, the advertisement may close before the listed closing date.

Apply today to join the St John of God Ballarat Hospital team.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.