Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 56
Job Category - Allied Health Professional (generic)
Req Id - 3398
HAVE IT ALL JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW! Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred careEnjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewardingWe invite you to join our innovative and supportive Social Work team at University Hospital Geelong.Temporary part time, 56 hours a fortnightAbout Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About The Facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Social Workers at Barwon Health work across a diverse range of the Health areas including Acute, sub-acute and community based program areas at a number of campuses of Barwon Health.
They require clinical knowledge and skills relevant to working as a clinician in a health setting.
The social work clinician will have an awareness and understanding of the health service environment.
The roles are based in a multidisciplinary/team setting.
Some parts of our service work across a 7-day a week roster, while others Monday to Friday.
All roles can work across both the University Hospital of Geelong (UHG) Campus & the McKellar Inpatient Rehabilitation (IRC) campus.
The work is team based and is dynamic and rewarding.
About The Role We are seeking to appoint a Grade 1 Social Worker to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation, Social Work team, at the Mckellar Centre.
Our Social work roles are part of a Social Work team and department, whom work closely together and provide daily peer support.
The daily clinical work is also team based within a multi-disciplinary setting (i.e.
with nurses, Drs and other Allied health).
Our staff rotate across UHG and IRC campuses as service demands require and this occurs with orientation and support.
If role is UHG, based the work roster is either across Monday to Friday or across the 7 days of the week (i.e.
Sat or Sun, with day/s off during the week).
The IRC is currently a Mon to Fri roster.
Weekend work renumerated at time and a half and holidays double pay.
An extra week's annual leave is an entitlement if you work across 10 or more weekends a year.
About The Culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services.
We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace.
Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.
Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramWide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your careerAttractive salary packaging benefits.
Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. Contact person: Jennifer Buchanan,Phone: Application closing date: 19th, January 2025 Position Description
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