• Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
• Hours per fortnight: 60.80
• Job Category: Social Work (Grade 2)
• Req Id: 1408
• Join a supportive team of specialist Social Workers in the Women's and Children's Team
• Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable families and individuals
• Join us in a permanent part-time role, impacting women and children's well-being at Barwon Health

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

Social Workers at Barwon Health work across a diverse range of the Health areas including acute, sub-acute and community based program areas in a number of campuses of Barwon Health and require clinical knowledge and skills relevant to working as a clinician in a health setting. The social work clinician will have an awareness and understanding of the health service environment and be skilled at working in a multidisciplinary team. Some parts of our service work across a 7 day a week roster. These roles can work across both the University Hospital Geelong campus and the McKellar Centre campus.

About the role

This permanent full time position is based within the Women's and Children's Team at University Hospital Geelong. The Women's and Children's Team is a supportive team of specialist Social Workers.

The successful applicant will be a Women's and Children's Social Worker, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, social workers and other . The successful applicant will have:

• Sound assessment skills and an understanding of working with vulnerable families.
• Knowledge and experience in working with family violence, children at risk, mental health and community support services would be an advantage.
• AASW accredited Bachelor Degree or entry level Master's Degree of Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers required.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

To obtain a copy to the position description, email [email protected] with the job request ID and job title.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

About Geelong

Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.

Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.

• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.

To learn more about the region, click here.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

Contact person: Jacinta Bourke

Phone: (03) 4215 0777

OR

Contact person: Tamra Ryder

Phone: (03) 4215 0764