Apply now Job no: 500598
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Allied Health
About the role Mater Mothers' Hospital Brisbane currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, passionate Social Work Assistant to join our Mater Mothers team. Based at the South Brisbane Campus, this position is a permanent and Part-Time opportunity work 30.4 hours a week.
You will be joining a welcoming, friendly and professional team providing Social Work services across Mater Hospitals and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams in varied caseloads. Our Social Work department has been nominated (Mater People's Awards) two years in a row for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence. You will be joining an established and welcoming team with a positive workplace culture.
The Mater Mothers Social Work team provides specialist services to inpatients and outpatients in the areas of Mother's, Babies and Women. You will work in partnership with the Social Workers assisting patients, their families and carers in dealing with the emotional, social and practical issues that arise in pregnancy and parenting. You will work across numerous clinical areas such as antenatal outpatient clinics, antenatal and postnatal inpatient wards, neonatal wards and women's health.
Salary range: $32.23 - $33.66 (OO3) per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging. What you'll be doing As a valued member of the team you will be delegated tasks to:
Assist patients and families with paperwork, processes and referralsProvide patients with support, care and education resourcesCommunicate and liaise with social workers, patients, family and carers, and other staffLiaise with external providers including community organisations, and government/non-government servicesManage patient resources to support family wellbeingAttend and participate in departmental meetings, relevant professional development activities and mandatory educationUndertake ongoing training and development activities as appropriateAbout you The successful candidate will have:
A high level of literacy and numeracy skillsA willingness to acquire specific competencies relevant to a Social Work Assistant and to participate in trainingDemonstrated flexibility and ability to work as part of a teamA high level of interpersonal and communication skillsRelevant education in either Health Services Assisting, Allied Health Assisting, or Community ServicesExperience working in either Community Services, Aged Care, Disability Services or Healthcare environmentMater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesApplications close on Monday 13 th May 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Advertised: 03 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 May 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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