Casual Social Worker - Emergency Department

SA Health Job reference: 849573 Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE Job status: Casual Eligibility: Open to Everyone Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Emergency Department Salary: $44.45 - $51.49 p/hr plus 25% casual loading AHP2 | Multiple Casual Vacancies Available Up Until 2 October 2024
Join our team and be a part of a service that prioritises the social and emotional well-being of your local community. The Social Work Service is an integral part of our Emergency Department, providing a high-quality, specialised service to both patients and their families. Our mission is to improve the social and emotional well-being of individuals in crisis by offering comprehensive support and facilitating discharge planning. We work closely with community agencies to ensure safe and effective discharge outcomes while providing consultation and support to our multidisciplinary team.
Position Overview: As a Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to operate under limited supervision within a multidisciplinary team. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver a high-quality service to patients in the Emergency Department. You will be accountable to the Team Coordinator of the ED Social Work Service.
Utilise a trauma-informed care model to provide assessment, consultation, and intervention.Collaborate with community agencies to enhance effective discharge planning.Prioritise consumer participation by focusing on patient strengths, empowerment, and well-being.Contribute to service improvement activities, including research and education for colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.For full details, please see the attached Role Description.
For further information regarding this role, contact: Debbie McCarthy, Team Coordinator, Ph: , Email:
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 22nd of November 2024
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