Social Worker Grade 1
- Malvern, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Permanent, Full-Time Position
Attractive salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainmentWhy Join Cabrini?At Cabrini, we offer a supportive and progressive work environment where staff can grow both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:Flexible work arrangementsCareer development and advancement opportunitiesDiverse experience across multiple clinical areasGenerous salary packaging:Up to $15,900 tax-free annuallyAdditional $2,650 in meal and entertainment benefitsSupportive team culture with ongoing peer support and supervision17.5% Leave loading benefitsAbout Allied Health at CabriniAllied Health at Cabrini is a dynamic and expanding service, encompassing 12 allied health professions. Our integrated team offers:Leadership and senior consultant rolesClinical stream engagement and junior rotation programsAccess to ongoing professional development and teaching opportunitiesStrong partnerships with universities and external organisationsAn increasing focus on collaborative, multidisciplinary research, supported by a newly appointed Senior Allied Health Research ConsultantThe RoleWe are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Grade 1 Social Worker to join our acute care team in a busy, large private hospital.As a Social Worker at Cabrini, you will:Deliver high-quality patient care using sound clinical judgment and communicationWork collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists, and external service providersConduct comprehensive psychosocial assessmentsDevelop and implement targeted intervention plans in partnership with patients, families, and carersContribute to safe and effective discharge planning and community referralsWhat We’re Looking ForStrong communication, computer literacy, and documentation skillsEligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) – essentialCapacity to work within a performance-review and feedback framework – essentialPrevious experience in a hospital setting – desirableSolid knowledge and application of evidence-based practices in social work, including in mental health settingsA commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in quality improvement or research projectsJoin a compassionate, expert team at Cabrini and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.To view the full position description, please clickEnquiries should be directed to: Courtney Agland - Head of Occupational Therapy and Manager of Social Work on 0400 566 371Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.Working for CabriniCabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - RespectMANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINIEmployment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.