• Ongoing Part Time Role (16 Hours Per Fortnight)
• Located in: Located in Capel Sound, Victoria 
• Classification: Grade 3, Yr 1 - 4 plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Carinya Residential Service provides voluntary respite/permanent residential care and support to Older Adults Mental Health Clients aged +65 years who present with a range mental health Dementia associated changed behaviors. Carinya is renting in a purpose built residential Aged Care facility to meet the unique challenging behaviors that cannot be managed in a generic RACF nor at home, providing a home-like environment that is staffed 24 hours/7 days a week. Carinya is running in collaboration with a partner provider. This collaboration recognizes the unique opportunity to provide older adults and their carers/families with support during crucial stages of an illness or episode, providing them with care, treatment and strategies to manage mental health challenging problems. Carinya gives clients respite or permanent residential support after referral from home, other RACF, or hospital

The Social Worker is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, utilising clinical expertise to provide assessment and intervention through individual work, group work and consultation to the team.

Please click here to see the position description.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in social work or Master of Social Work
• Member of or eligibility for membership of, the AASW.
• Minimum two years post-qualifying professional experience in a Mental Health related setting
• Clinical understanding of the treatment for mental illness provided in in-patient and community settings, and working knowledge of community support services
• Excellent skills in comprehensive assessments, discharge planning and counselling

Benefits

• Working with young people
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

 For role specific information please contact Yem Furamera, 0435 597 836.  The advert closes 30 June.

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact Maeve Kennedy (Nursing Recruitment Coordinator) on 03 9784 3072

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.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
Additional Information

Bayside 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 all abilities.   

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 Victorian Public, Mental Health Service Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.