• Be recognised, Be challenged, Be your best. Be the heart of Barwon Health
• Work with an innovative inter-disciplinary team in a forward thinking program
• Permanent full time opportunity – 80 hours per fortnight

About the program  

Barwon health’s Home Based Rehabilitation Program (HBRP) is a team of 13 allied health staff (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistant and Admin Assistant and Co-ordinator). The team provide rehabilitation to clients in their homes after an injury or illness.

About the role

In this role you will work with clients to resume their domestic, community and leisure activities by practicing in 'real life' environments. Your role will involve collaborative goal setting with clients, assessment and management of clients who require Social Work input across the Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Golden Plains and Surf Coast regions. You will have broad experiences in and home and community rehabilitation, and a commitment to interdisciplinary team work. This is an excellent opportunity in a flexible work environment within a dynamic team.

The role of the Social Worker is integral to the Home Based Rehab Program assisting clients in their adjustment to their new condition and addressing feelings of grief and loss. Social Work provides counselling for clients and carers, linking up carers with carer respite, and assists clients with advocacy and navigating their way through their entitlements such as Centrelink, Superannuation and NDIA processes.

The team is based at two sites at the McKellar Centre in North Geelong and at Sydney Parade in Geelong CBD. As the successful applicant you will have a recognised degree in Social Work (or equivalent), solid clinical post graduate experience and be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About the culture

You will work as part of an innovative, cohesive team who pride themselves on making a positive difference through person centred, goal-directed programs. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

If you’re an experienced and dynamic Social Worker with excellent interpersonal skills apply now for the Home Based Rehab Program (HBRP).

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.