Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Bentleigh
Due to growth and expansion the Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults (WSSOA) Program at Star Health is seeking to recruit an additional Senior Social Worker to our team.
The successful applicants will provide in-reach counselling and individually tailored interventions to older adult residents living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns. The successful applicant will be required to attend and work independently from a cluster of RACFs.
The Program covers the local government areas (LGAs) of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston, Frankston, Dandenong, Casey & Cardinia. Practitioners are allocated to provide service to RACFs across 2 LGAs.
Please note: These positions maybe offered as full-time or part-time (min 0.8 EFT ) to appropriate candidates.
Star Health works in partnership with people and communities to promote and improve equity, health and wellbeing by delivering innovative client-directed services that take into account the context of the individual and the community, and championing prevention and change to address the structural reasons for health inequity.
Applicants must address the Key Capabilities - Essential within the covering letter and complete our application form directly from the Star Health website, which can be accessed by clicking Apply Now.
Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.
For information about the role, please contact Michelle Arnel, Manager - Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults on 03 9525 1300 or email the Manager - Wellbeing Support Service for Older Adults using the subject line: Senior Social Worker - Mental Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.