Join Our Team as a Social Worker – Mental Health & General Wards

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Social Workers to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available and a fixed-term maternity leave backfill position until 23 August 2027. In this crucial role, you will provide essential support to patients across our Mental Health and General Wards, as well as their families and carers.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and recovery journey of our patients. You will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, and support to individuals and families navigating complex health challenges within both mental health and general medical settings. Your responsibilities will include:

- Utilising a variety of Social Work interventions to address patient and family needs.
- Providing support and counselling to patients, their families, and carers.
- Developing and implementing discharge plans that address the social, emotional, and practical needs of patients.
- Connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services, leveraging your knowledge of available networks.
- Collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
- Exercising initiative and self-motivation while working both independently with minimal supervision and as a valued team member.

About You:

You are a dedicated Social Worker with a solid commitment to patient-centred care and ethical practice. We are looking for individuals who possess:

- A Bachelor of Social Work (or equivalent)



qualification.
- Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated experience in medical Social Work practice.
- Well-developed skills in:
- Problem-solving and ethical decision-making.
- Organisation and time management.
- Communication (written and verbal).

- The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

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