•   Exciting opportunity to join the Sub Acute At Home team as a Social worker
•   Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team 
•   Fixed term full time role until June 2026 (Monday to Friday)
•   Classification : Social Worker - Grade 2 *
 
Who We Are and What We Stand For 
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 
 
What You Will Be Doing  
At Home Subacute aims to deliver quality, evidenced based, multidisciplinary care to patients in their own home, which would otherwise have been delivered in a hospital bed. At Home Subaucte has a focus on shifting subacute care out of the hospital setting, and into the home environment, to empower people to optimise their recovery, function and quality of life, with the support and guidance of home based rehabilitation experts. 

This Grade 2 Social Work role will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention and case management services to patients within At Home Subacute and HITH programs, to achieve optimal outcomes for clients in the community setting. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, client focused goal setting with clear timelines and a collaborative team discharge. The position is fixed term until June 2026 to replace an incumbent that is on secondment.

For more information refer to Position Description
 
What You Need 
We anticipate you will have: 
•    Member or eligibility of the Australian Association of Social Work.
•    Current Victorian Drivers licence.
•    Ability to independently deliver high quality social work services, including comprehensive assessment, counselling, patient management, and thorough discharge planning 
•    Previous Social Work experience in a public health setting and good working knowledge of community support services.
•    Demonstrated awareness about home based services. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge and application of Social Work theory.
•    Ability to manage a demanding workload and effectively prioritise tasks
•    Demonstrated ability to supervise staff /or students
 
What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information contact Ester Mebalds - emebalds@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 25th July 2025

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 
 
Additional Requirements 
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026  for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. 
 
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