Social Worker, Casual Bank (Grade 1 or 2) 

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

We are seeking experienced health social workers to be available as part of our casual social work bank, to fill ad hoc and casual vacancies across all Eastern Health bed-based sites. This is an exciting opportunity, offering diversity and challenging clinical work. You should be skilled in risk assessments and complex discharge planning, have an ability to flex across clinical areas and aim to make a difference to patients, families and teams. You will connect quickly with new teams with your can-do attitude.

We are looking for experienced grade 1 or 2 social workers who are keen to work with dynamic teams that promote best practice and great patient outcomes in all clinical areas.

You will be working as part of multidisciplinary teams in acute and sub-acute programs. You will experience a supportive environment that ensures structured supervision, professional development opportunities and engagement in research and quality activities.

As the successful applicant you will have experience and competency in psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, grief and bereavement support, care planning, decision-making and discharge planning as well as liaison with internal and external key stakeholders. You will also assist in the development of services within the clinical stream by applying evidence based, and client centred care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

With a ‘can do’ attitude, flexibility, resilience, and excellent interpersonal skills, you will be a valued member of the Eastern Health Social Work team.

 You will be responsible for:

• Providing a clinical social work service to patients at Eastern Health
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments (including risk assessments for vulnerable children and adults)
• Providing support to colleagues
• Supporting social work students
• Undertaking quality projects  

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

The benefits of working for Eastern Health include:

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

If you have the ability and drive to make a difference take hold of this opportunity and apply today!

For full details refer to the attached Position Description and direct all enquiries to the contact person listed.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police records check.

You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Please submit all applications online.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First: Agility: Humility: Respect: Kindness: Excellence