October 24, 2024

Amana Living

Perth

CONTRACT & OTHER

Social Worker MPCC

Job no: 496852
Work type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Northern Suburbs
Categories: Social Worker

Why Choose Amana Living?
Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

Competitive rates
Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
School holidays childcare assistance
Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
Health and wellbeing programs and more!

Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At 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 Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and person orientated individual to join our organisation as a Social Worker at our Mosman Park Care Centre working permanent Part-Time on a fixed term contract working 45.6 hours per fortnight ending May 2025.
In this dynamic role, you will play a crucial role in promoting the psychological safety and well-being of clients / residents and their representatives as the access Amana Living Services. This position provides vital information and support tailored to each individual’s complex care and social circumstances. The Social Worker assists residents and their families in understanding their care needs and navigating the intricacies of care planning, decision-making and provision of community community-based services. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to empower clients and their families to achieve their goals affectively.
Week 1 & 2
Monday: 0800-1615
Wednesday: 0800-1615
Thursday: 0800-1615
Key responsibilities:

Undertaking social work assessments, including psychosocial assessments for all assigned clients in consultation with other team members
Liaising with clinical staff/ pharmacy and informing them of residents’ planned discharge dates for transport arrangements
Case management may include supporting clients with State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and guardianship processes.
Planning and undertaking social work interventions with clients, in conjunction with their families and the multidisciplinary team
Providing care coordination, counselling, advocacy, mediation, referrals and support for clients when transferring them to either their home environment or a Residential Care Facility
Providing consultation and support to Nursing and Allied Health professionals regarding psychosocial aspects of care for clients
Ensure compliance is maintained in line with Amana Livings policies and procedures, and accreditation standards are sustained.
provide case management and discharge planning services to ensure that the client can either:

remain with the provider as a permanent residential client, or

be discharged home (community) with appropriate supports, or

be discharged to another provider.

About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced role in an organsied and adaptable manner. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as this role will see you interacting with residents and their families and engaging the multidisciplinary team to provide an autonomous high level of care to meet the needs of our residents and their families.

Essential Criteria:

Bachelor of Social Work
Knowledge of the Aged Care Sector
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
Excellent problem-solving and negotiations skills
High attention to detail
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
Successful completion of pre-employment medical form and reference checks

How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

Advertised: 24 Oct 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
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