Exciting Full-Time opportunity until June 2025 based at Braeside Hospital, PrairiewoodWell-established and internationally recognised healthcare providerHammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation with continuity of NSW Health entitlementsAbout HammondCareHammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve the quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practices in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.About the roleThis Level 1, 2 or 3 Social Worker Full-Time opportunity until June 2025 is based at Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood and works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Social Work service is provided to patients of the Hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. The Social Worker will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).The essence of this roleProvision of effective and efficient social work service to patients, including appropriate support and advice to their families and carers.Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients' level of functional and care needs, setting care goals and providing appropriate treatment.Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation's mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment.About youCommitment to align and engage with HammondCare's Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.A tertiary qualification in Social Work, providing eligibility and membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Qualifications obtained overseas must provide AASW Overseas Assessment number.Experience across Rehabilitation, Older Persons Mental Health and Palliative Care.Knowledge and or experience and skills in planning, implementation and evaluation of a range of psychosocial interventions. Demonstrated understanding of discharge planning for patients with a wide range of health conditions in hospitals and community health settings is highly desirable.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, using a variety of media – oral, computer and written.Self-motivated and skilled in effective time management, prioritizing competing work commitments and managing and responding to demanding situations.Ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with internal multidisciplinary team and external service providers.Commitment to ongoing professional development, learning opportunities and supervision.An unencumbered Driver's License.HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers.As HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised by HammondCare, in accordance with Public Health System.Ready to make a change? Apply Now!For any specific queries please contact Rochelle Guillemin at ****** is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.
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