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Our Community Specialist Palliative Care Service supports clients and their families with life limiting illnesses at home.

We are seeking an experienced Social worker to join our team on a Permanent Part Time basis 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) the days of the week are flexible (within Monday-Friday) and hours are 8.30am – 5.00pm. You will be seeing clients around Perth Southern Metro Suburbs including Peel and there will be an expectation to cover leave in the northern suburbs.

You will work closely with clients, their families and relevant others to take a holistic approach to the social and health needs of clients with an ultimate goal of reducing the number of unplanned admissions to hospitals by successfully integrating the care needs of each client.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive Salary + 12%Super.
• Attractive tax-free salary packaging options Up to $18,550.
• Everyday discounts, including discounted vouchers for Coles, Woolworths, Amazon, Myer, The Good Guys and more.
• Extensive and comprehensive fully paid training and induction program.
• Pool car for work use.
• Permanent roles receive 4 weeks annual leave.
• Plus Annual Leave Loading, even more $$.
• The option to purchase even more Annual leave.
• Smart tools provided to assist you with your work.
• Employee EAP Program.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible membership of AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers).
• Previous experience working within palliative care and/or health service.
• Current Working with Children’s Check.
• The ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in client assessments and care plans.
• High computer literacy.
• Current Working with Childrens Check.
• Great organisational and time management skills.
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly approach.
• Excellent Communicational skills both Verbal and written.
• A current Full Australian driver’s licence.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.  

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.