Social Worker
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Job no: JR100686
Work type: Maximum Term
Location: The Southport Private Hospital
Categories: Administration/Support Services, Allied Health Professionals
- Permanent Part Time (48 hours per fortnight) positions: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
- We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
- Join Australia's largest private health care provider.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to patients and their families, supporting them through the emotional and practical challenges associated with illness, injury, and hospitalisation.
The successful candidate will bring experience in mental health settings, along with a strong commitment to collaborative practice and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver psychosocial support to clients experiencing mental health challenges
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Contribute to care planning, advocacy, group facilitation, and recovery-oriented practices
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Social Work (or equivalent)
- Eligible for full membership of Australian Association of Social Workers
- Demonstrated ability to utilise a variety of social work interventions
- Demonstrated experience in medical social work practice
- Knowledge of community resources services to meet patient needs
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently as required
- Willingness to uphold the Ramsay Way core values
- Experience in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health highly desirable.
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work
- Eligibility for membership with the AASW (or relevant registration body)
- Demonstrated experience in mental health settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Remuneration: PLEASE ADVISE
On offer is hourly base salary of $40.75 - $52.14 + casual loading + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
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 Valarie Bailey via, BaileyV1@ramsayhealth.com.au
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
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