Social Worker - Palliative Care at SA Health

, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

110052.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Support, Palliative Care, Evidence-based Practice, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Health Promotion, Early Intervention, Clinical Social Work, Case Management, Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/d17562a6-4a34-4354-b0b5-c78a3fe34484.png] * Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network * Victor Harbor * Salary: AHP2 $94,997 - $110,052 per annum (adjusted to hours worked) * Permanent Part-Time position (15 hours per week) WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? Swap traffic for ocean views and enjoy the relaxed pace of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Victor Harbor offers the perfect mix of professional challenge and coastal lifestyle- with stunning beaches, vibrant local markets, great schools, and a welcoming community. It’s the ideal location to advance your social work career while enjoying balance and connection both at work and beyond. Southern Fleurieu Health Service is seeking a compassionate Social Worker (AHP2) to join the Palliative Care Team, providing specialist psychosocial support to clients with life-limiting illness and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. WHO ARE WE? The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Victor Harbor). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * Are you a passionate social worker who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives? * Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and learning? * Are you seeking variety in your clinical work- spanning both community inpatients and palliative care? * Do you want to grow your skills and confidence in a beautiful coastal setting, supported by experienced professionals? If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on... HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? * Deliver evidence-based social work care across palliative care and community inpatient services. * Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve holistic health outcomes. * Support health promotion, early intervention, and prevention initiatives within the community. * Participate in ongoing quality improvement, education, and professional development. * WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: * Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtZwnF_jlr-iv2ZkRi7_asJF9LYAl3CTrCXw7hBHlu8JqbF3nRuoWVpdcm5vcFJ6Wd0fnLoqy8a4-_iUsxZ2YJ6oLQTkZkl9c-HiT0nCBVZ-YqIy4ukHDH5_5MZ5EGHa_skls136cU28kHjZDunMf47Q~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7Cb5f98d35135b4429aeaa08de16897f70%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638972976985316487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CcOE3lstHeeRiZhwehyPvN7u3OEWLaLAMS7Dw7vDRYM%3D&reserved=0] * Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities * Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program * Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. * Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, and do vary depending on what is required in the role, but are likely to include the following: * You will need to be immunised. The policy on immunisation is very detailed, so please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7Cb5f98d35135b4429aeaa08de16897f70%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638972976985337842%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=adUW2m542mvCFodg37kxirhRV0LPGSu4ECJa3QSPFVI%3D&reserved=0] * You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description. * You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Social Worker within our organisation. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. NEED TO RELOCATE? Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7Cb5f98d35135b4429aeaa08de16897f70%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638972976985355090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B6Gu2w0oLT9a8KIojJYSV8NIILXOaReV%2FnyiU6y6NVM%3D&reserved=0] Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bservices%2Fworking%2Bat%2Bbhflhn%2Fbarossa%2Bhills%2Bfleurieu%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7Cb5f98d35135b4429aeaa08de16897f70%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638972976985370718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f3%2BrAhfQ9e3s1kioDdnz9aQEaGsfY2Q0EWFNR%2FIlrow%3D&reserved=0] HELP IS HERE! Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 924912), or reach out to Lisa Sears, Business Support Manager, on Phone: 0403 107 202 or via E-mail: lisa.sears@sa.gov.au [alex.longbottom@sa.gov.au] More information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtPBFbo3tmZ-2TM4hZGxDbFwu6_UidXbuEgS4D2eQZPd8Y43a15uGOYc8cmF9d62a3BSOf3wArFQVRFV3SYD8fCJP9Ik-mZWlIj1ovZUWiWGP4iTnRGrzNHN9FJiLUX42D7wS9d6WSZyJnGklVUgkYLQ~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7Cb5f98d35135b4429aeaa08de16897f70%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638972976985386059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KabqQCiGJAtxj8b9uBqGniIvHO4HVOkeXuTvS7y%2BB%2BQ%3D&reserved=0]. 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Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based psychosocial support to clients with life-limiting illnesses and their families within a multidisciplinary team. Contribute to health promotion, early intervention, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives across palliative and community inpatient services.