Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations Salary AHP-1 $34.49 - $42.10 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading Salary AHP-2 $44.45 - $51.49 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading. Casual About the role
The Social Worker is responsible for maximising the psycho-social adjustment of patients and their families through the application of Social Work knowledge and skills, and through sharing skills and knowledge with other staff. This includes attending and actively participating in multi-disciplinary clinical activities such as ward rounds and meetings, and undertaking data collection and reporting as required. The incumbent provides assessment and interventions through consultation, counselling, liaison and educational services within CALHN and in the community.
AHP-1 Social Worker works effectively to achieve optimum outcomes for patients, families and carers, utilising organisational and community resources and operating within the Single Service, Multiple Site model. The incumbent is supported to participate in quality improvement activities and research projects as required/instructed to ensure best practice and to optimise service delivery outcomes.
AHP-2 Social Worker is responsible for maximising the psycho-social adjustment of patients and their families through the application of Social Work knowledge and skills, and through sharing skills and knowledge with other staff. This includes attending and actively participating in multi-disciplinary clinical activities such as ward rounds and meetings, and undertaking data collection and reporting as required. The incumbent uses skills and knowledge to provide assessment and interventions through consultation, counselling, liaison and educational services within CALHN and in the community.
Qualifications
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
Attractive salary packaging available 17.5 percent Leave loading applied to your annual leave Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites. Essential Requirements:
Current National Police Clearance (NPC) Working with Children Check Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.