Gr 2 Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Permanent. Part time. If SW (0.4) and (0.2) if OT.
Hours: Weekday shifts, either 4 days p/w if part time and 5 days if full time.
Salary: Between $45.67 and $52.49, depending on experience.
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications.

Contact: Cath Grelli
Manager, Social Work Dept.
M. 0427 030 475

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

• Permanent part time 0.2 EFT for Grade 2 Occupational Therapist or;
• Permanent part time 0.4 EFT for Grade 2 Social Worker. In addition to the NDIS Coordinator position, the Subacute Senior Social Worker delegates other work assignments.
• Provide oversight, coordination and quality of care for NDIS and NDIS eligible clients using competent clinical skills, effective communication, and active participation within the Allied Health multidisciplinary teams

What you'll bring
You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• An enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker with current AASW membership (or eligibility for membership) or Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
• A sound understanding and working knowledge of the range of service systems, including NDIS.
• Ability to offer clinical expertise in the area of disability and work with key stakeholders across the organisation including the NDIA Health Liaison Officer, senior medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Ability to apply clinical experience and strong consolidated psychosocial assessment and planning skills for management of a complex caseload.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

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Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.