Social Worker- Grade 1

Epworth Rehabilitation has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Grade 1 Social Worker looking to further develop their clinical skills and healthcare experience within a leading hospital setting. The role is based at Epworth Camberwell and is a permanent full time position of 38 hours per week.

The successful applicant will provide excellence in patient care predominantly in the area of aged care. Clinical responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments, family work, outpatient work, facilitating group education sessions and effective discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team. The role will be based at Epworth Camberwell with the possibility of working across other interesting clinical areas at our other rehabilitation sites at Hawthorn and Richmond.

The successful applicant will be joining an energetic and cohesive clinical team that strives for excellence in patient care and outcomes. The Social Work department offers a high level of clinical support and supervision, as well as a strong commitment to professional development activities and quality projects.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments and interventions
• Facilitate family meetings, complex discharge planning and coordinate community supports
• Provide counselling and support to patients and families adjusting to illness, injury or changing circumstances
• Promote patient and family-inclusive practice throughout all stages of care
• Advocate for patients while balancing organisational and clinical priorities
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
• Contribute to the ongoing development of social work services internally and externally
• Share knowledge, clinical expertise and practice wisdom with colleagues
• Deliver an exceptional patient-centred care experience

Highly regarded experience includes:

• Navigating the aged care system and supports available
• Residential aged care placement processes
• Carer stress and family support
• Guardianship and VCAT matters
• NDIS applications, planning and support coordination
• Family Violence, elder abuse, homelessness
• Knowledge of compensable systems ie. TAC and VWA

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

To be successful, you will have:

• A Bachelor or Master of Social Work qualification
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• A minimum of one year of relevant social work experience in a hospital, rehabilitation or healthcare setting
• Well-developed skills in psychosocial assessment, intervention and discharge planning
• Experience supporting patients and families with adjustment to illness, counselling, community liaison and care coordination in a subacute healthcare environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to excellence in patient care and collaborative practice
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and a desire to contribute positively to Epworth’s culture and values

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Medical Workforce - 0448 511 519

Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.