Join our Allied Health Team at the Repat Health Precinct

The Transition Care - Social Worker is accountable to the Clinical Manager - Transition Services for contribution to the implementation and management of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network service delivery model in Bangka Strait and Vita Stars. The incumbent will be involved in actively discharge planning for inpatients of the units, coordination of client services and provision of Social Work assessment and intervention whilst in the service.  This role is also involved in contributing to the reporting and quality monitoring mechanisms of Transition Care services.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Clinical Manager - Transition Services this role will be involved in contribution to the implementation and management of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network service delivery model in Bangka Strait and the Transition Care Program (TCP).

Duties for the role will include:

• Effectively plan & implement Social Work assessment and intervention skills within the service.
• Undertaking timely, evidence-based Social Work assessments, developing SMART Social Work specific goals based on broader client goals and providing the appropriate level of Social Work intervention.
• Working collaboratively with hospital staff and family members to ensure that TCP program referrals and assessments are conducted with a patient focus and in accordance with the TCP Commonwealth Guidelines.
• Working cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team to continually improve, implement and evaluate a holistic Transition Care program which is responsive to identified community needs.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated skills in case management/care coordination and the ability to make complex clinical decisions including sourcing and coordinating services to meet clinical and community care needs.
• Ability to contribute to plans, develop, implement and evaluate community oriented, holistic therapeutic interventions appropriate for older people and their families.
• Effective liaison, goal setting and negotiation skills and ability to work in a flexible manner.
• Sound skills in building rapport and communicating with a wide range older adults, their carers /family, referrers, hospital staff and service providers.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jen Mulligan, Manager Transition Services, ph. 0473 470 263 or e-mail Jennie.Mulligan@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 20 October 2024

Attachments:

• 881317 - Social Worker Transition Services Bangka Strait Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 881317