Social Worker | Kinross Care Community - Beach House

Social Worker | Kinross Care Community - Beach HouseApply now Job no : 497178Work type : Part Time Fixed Term ContractLocation : Perth CBD, Inner & Western SuburbsCategories : Social WorkerWhy Choose Amana Living?Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962.

We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.Our Vision : A community where every older person is honoured and valued.Our Mission : To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.Our Values : Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.Competitive ratesSalary packaging benefits up to $18,550Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leaveHealth and wellbeing programs and more!Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.Access to our Employee Assistance ProgramAt Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Join us in making a difference!The RoleThe Social Worker supports clients and their families within the Transition Care program, ensuring their psychosocial wellbeing during transitions between home and residential care.

They provide counselling, information, and guidance on care options, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve their goals.

This role is key in ensuring person-centred, value-aligned support throughout the transition journey.This position is offered as a 10-month fixed-term, part-time role, working 30.4 hours per fortnight.

Hours are 8 : 30am to 4 : 45pm Thursday & Friday, based at Kinross Care Community – Beach House.Key responsibilities : Conducting social work assessments, including psychosocial assessments, for assigned residents and clients in collaboration with the care teamPlanning and delivering social work interventions alongside residents, clients, and their familiesCoordinating care transitions, including counselling, advocacy, mediation, referrals, and support when moving clients to their home or a Residential Care facilityCollaborating with residents, clients, and families to achieve positive outcomes, taking into account psychosocial factorsProviding consultation and support to Nursing and Allied Health teams on the psychosocial needs of clients and residentsReviewing care goals and discharge plans to ensure relevance and continuous improvementDocumenting client outcomes and sharing relevant updates with the broader care teamMonitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of social work interventions to ensure they continue to meet individual needsActively participating in regular multidisciplinary team meetingsCommunicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholdersEnsuring compliance with Amana Living policies, procedures, and accreditation standardsAttending required training and team meetingsContributing to the ongoing improvement of personal and professional work practicesAbout youThe suitable candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with experience in psychosocial support, care coordination, and client transition planning.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a proactive attitude and the ability to drive positive change.Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policiesAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)Successful completion of pre-employment physical and reference checksBachelor of Social Work, current registration with Australian Association of Social WorkersDemonstrated knowledge of current issues relating to social workDemonstrated ability to utilise a variety of social work interventionsPrevious experience within the Aged Care sector (Desirable)How to applyIf you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button.

Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date.

Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.Advertised : 20 May 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close : Open until filledPosition Description

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