Social Worker

Temporary full time opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health, wellbeing and care experiences of patients, families and carers across the healthcare continuum.

About the role

Temporary full time opportunity to apply your professional knowledge and clinical skills to address the complex social, emotional, behavioural and environmental factors that impact health and recovery. You will work collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and community services to facilitate safe, patient-centred care, informed decision-making and effective discharge planning.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver competent evidence based clinical services, including counselling, in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics and AASW Professional Practice Standards through assessing the complex psychosocial needs and risks of patients/families/carers.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other social work practitioners, professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding social work service delivery.
• Provide clinical practice supervision, education and support to less experienced practitioners and students to ensure the maintenance of clinical standards.
• Actively contribute to a designated portfolio within the Social Work Service, contributing to quality improvement, research and innovation activities.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED