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Grade 3 Social Worker - Banksia Palliative Care Service

Banksia Palliative Care Service
  • Position: Grade 3 Social Worker
  • Location: Banksia Palliative Care, servicing the local government areas of Banyule, Nillumbik, and Whittlesea.

Role Summary:

  • Provide client and family-centred care that is equitable, holistic, dynamic, and inclusive.
  • Support individuals with a life-limiting illness to live their best life.
  • Offer compassionate care for clients and support for families and carers, including support groups, counseling, bereavement support, and more.
  • Strive for excellence, act with integrity, respect others, and strengthen through collaboration.
  • Ensure quality of life, dignity in death, and support in bereavement as part of the mission.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct social and emotional assessments and interventions where issues impact the quality of life and well-being outcomes.
  • Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health staff to deliver high-quality care.
  • Liaise with external service responders and providers to achieve quality outcomes.
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff and foster a positive team and workplace culture.

Qualifications:

  • A four-year undergraduate social work degree or a two-year Master’s degree accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Experience:

  • Preference for candidates with 5 years of community social experience.

This position requires a compassionate individual motivated to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to Banksia’s vision of providing exceptional, personalised palliative care support

A position description is attached.

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