Social Worker

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

Temporary full-time position: 12 months contract - better work life balance!

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available to become an integral member of our team as a Social Worker

In the role, you will be responsible for providing social work services to an allocated caseload of clients in liaison with medical, nursing, allied health and other health care providers.

This may involve, but is not limited to:

• Psychosocial assessments, risk assessments and inter-agency collaboration for future care planning and discharge planning
• Provision of advocacy and supports for patients, carers and families
• Brief intervention counselling around adjustment to disease and disability, loss, grief and bereavement
• Consultation and intervention for child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence cases.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you 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.

Well-developed skills in:

• Problem solving and ethical decision making
• Organisation and time management
• Communication (written and verbal)

You will also:

• Ability to use initiative, self motivation, work as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in medical Social Work practice.
• Knowledge of community resources services to meet client needs.

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 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.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

About the Organisation

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 725-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

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

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on 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.

Please outline your relevant experience in your cover letter regarding your relevant work experience to the position. 

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Deborah Weir via email at WeirD@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 5 December 2024