Social Worker - Grade 2

$45.66 to $52.49 per hour + salary packaging | Social Worker Grade 2 - Horsham

Full time Fixed term (12 months) | 40 hours per week including a monthly ADO

About the role

Join a dynamic and supportive Social Work team that values compassion, learning, and collaboration. Based at our Horsham campus, this Grade 2 role supports patients primarily in the ward setting, with a small amount of service to outpatients and residents in our GH aged care facilities. You will help people improve their health and wellbeing by addressing the psychosocial factors that affect their lives. 

You’ll be part of a broader network of over 40 Social Workers across Grampians Health, and have access to a range of structured supports including in-service training, Grade 2 supervision, external professional development, and study leave. If you’re passionate about person-centred care and developing your career in health, this is an ideal opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver Social Work services across acute, subacute and community settings

• Complete psychosocial and risk assessments and care planning for patients

• Provide grief and bereavement support to patients and families

• Liaise effectively with internal teams and external community agencies

• Participate in clinical supervision, service development, and quality activities

• Support clients and teams with informed decision-making and advocacy

• Provide psycho-education

• Counselling and crisis intervention

Skills and experience

• Eligible for AASW membership (Bachelor or qualifying Master’s in Social Work)

• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocia/risk assessment and care planning

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Understanding of hospital systems and community resources

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.
 

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays

• Access to Fitness Passport membership

• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Jane Bronca, Deputy Manager Social Work (West) on 0461 329 843 for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

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About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Horsham Region

With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion 
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.