• Part Time (Ongoing)
• Grade 1 Social Worker
• Salary: Minimum $35.7236 dependent on experience

Our Opportunity

To provide support for patients being discharged from hospital with their transition back into their homes and community. Ensuring the smooth transition as an outpatient may include monitoring recovery, supporting organising and attending specialist appointments, provide supportive counselling, debrief and education relating to their hospital stay and advocacy for patients' needs with recovery-based organisations. The role may also support community members seeking assistance with liaising and access to Allied Health Services, (as an outpatient), to improve health and wellbeing outcomes under an early intervention model.

About us

At Western District Health Service (WHHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our Staff and Visitors to our services, and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland as well as wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!

The benefits

• EBA based remuneration
• Generous salary packaging options
• Free onsite carparking
• Social club membership
• Flexible working arrangements
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Staff health and wellbeing programs

What you will bring

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Eligible for AASW membership

For more information contact Phil Wilson at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Social Worker - Hamilton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.