At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide vital support and assessments for patients in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join Ramsay, a caring organisation focused on employee wellbeing and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, career growth opportunities, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with access to ongoing training and resources.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work and experience in acute hospital settings required.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our friendly multidisciplinary team on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you will provide bio-psychosocial, mental health and risk assessments and intervention for acute medical and surgical inpatients. Your expertise in care coordination, assessment, and community resource navigation will be instrumental in helping clients achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
- Current eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent professional body
- Demonstrated experience in acute hospital social work practice, including care coordination and discharge planning
- Demonstrates a high level of autonomy to work independently on the wards and collaboratively in a job share role
- Experienced with facilitating family meetings, consultations and brief single session counselling sessions
- Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop effective intervention strategies in a timely manner/or within 24 hours of referral
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly
- Displays a sound understanding of the hospital social work role and the scope of practice within a large health organisation
- Has the ability to use clinical reasoning to identify and prioritise any social barriers to discharge (and how to address them in an inpatient setting)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and independently as required
- Proficiency in case management and documentation practices
- Displays a willingness to act with integrity and professionalism if any personal or ethical conflicts arise within the professional setting
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex situations
What's in it for You?
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
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