Social Worker

Warringal Private Hospital, Heidelberg

Part Time Role

The Opportunity

As a Social Worker in our hospital, you will be responsible for providing emotional support, counselling, practical assistance to patients and their families and ensure a smooth discharge. You will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and support during their hospital stay.

 Your duties will include:

• Provide emotional support, counselling, and practical assistance to patients and their families.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate appropriate community resources for patients who require ongoing support.
• Develop and implement discharge plans for patients, ensuring a safe and smooth transition to home or a community setting.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding hospital policies, procedures, and available resources.

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work
• Relevant experience working as a Social Worker in a hospital setting, with experience in an acute ward setting.
• Eligible to be an accredited member of AASW.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including internal and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands.
• Knowledge of the Aged Care sector will be highly regarded.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Kylie Geelan via, GeelanK@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 14^th February 2025

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