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 observationPlan and recommend services to support clients with vocational, recreational, remedial and social activities on an individual basisLiaise with our other healthcare professionals in overall case management of clients Assist clients in community linking, referrals and information provisions.Provide counselling and supportSupport 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 attributesWe 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 natureThe willingness to go the extra mileA positive attitude towards health and wellbeingComputer SkillsTime management and accountabilityHow 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 provided5 weeks annual leave as standard pro rataLeave loadingOptional salary packagingPrivate health insurance discountsUniform and laundry allowancesRole requirements:Will need 4 days per weekBachelor of Social WorkEligible for membership of Australian Association of Social WorkersExperience working in a community setting is advantageousCurrent Queensland Drivers LicenceCurrent CPR and 1st Aid CertificateCurrent Police Screening CertificateCurrent NDIS Woker Screening Check (Yellow Card)Be vaccinated against Influenza and CovidGood computer and mobile device skillsEffective communication skillsWe'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 AllWe 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.
