∙ Grade 2 Social Work role at The Mornington Centre
∙ Full time & permanent
∙ Classification: QUAL SOC SC21-SC24, dependent on experience*
∙ Regular supervision, 5 weeks annual leave & monthly ADO!
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. 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
Peninsula Health is seeking a permanent & full time Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team at The Mornington Centre. In this role you will provide support to older adults who are receiving inpatient care in a GEM setting. You will be responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, providing emotional and adjustment support and provide targeted interventions with both individuals and their families. You will be required to have a sound knowledge of the psychosocial issues that older people in our local community experience & will have experience in navigating relevant service systems. You will have demonstrated experience in working collaboratively to achieve patient goals and develop patient-centered discharge plans. You will receive regular supervision and support from a dedicated onsite Senior Social Worker, and you will also provide supervision to Grade 1 Social Workers and students.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
∙ You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and two years of relevant post qualification work experience. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.
∙ As a multi-site organisation you may be required to work across sites. You will have access to our extensive pool of fleet cars and will need a Victorian Drivers licence.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Erin Kostrzewa on 9784 7073 or Claire Duane 9784 7073.
This position ceases advertising on 17/05/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. 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 salary circular for 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.
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