Our Hervey Bay Community Care Branch is on the lookout for their next Social Worker? This could be the role you have been waiting for Your role As an Allied Health Professional, you will be looking after the most important people in our organisation – our clients. This is a great opportunity Your tasks will include: Assess clients emotional, psychological, development and physical capabilities using clinical observation Plan and recommend services to support clients with vocational, recreational, remedial and social activities on an individual basis Liaise with our other healthcare professionals in overall case management of clients Assist clients in community linking, referrals and information provisions. Provide counselling and support Support with future planning, advocacy and documentation to support future planning. Aged care navigation and support for entry to residential care setting including information regarding cost of residential aged care. Your attributes We are looking for a person who has what it takes to make a difference in our client’s lives You will have: A warm and caring nature The willingness to go the extra mile A positive attitude towards health and wellbeing Computer Skills Time management and accountability How you will benefit: You will become part of the ozcare family, and in addition to the training and support that you would expect you will also receive: Supportive environment with on-the-job training these are set timesPhone and laptop provided 5 weeks annual leave as standard pro rata Leave loading Optional salary packaging Private health insurance discounts Uniform and laundry allowances Role requirements: this needs to be removed as they will need to work 4 days per week Bachelor of Social Work Eligible for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers Experience working in a community setting is advantageous Current Queensland Drivers Licence Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate Current Police Screening Certificate Current NDIS Woker Screening Check (Yellow Card) Be vaccinated against Influenza and Covid Good computer and mobile device skills Effective communication skills We're hiring smiles! Our staff are our greatest asset and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing hard work, dedication and commitment to helping our clients live their best lives. Welcoming All We welcome everyone to become part of the Ozcare family regardless of belief, ethnic or social background, health and gender. Ozcare is the organisation it is today because of each person who is a part of it. This spirit of togetherness is reflected in our mission and values, and our commitment to reconciliation. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
