Employer: Eastern Palliative Care
Location: Mitcham
Type: Part Time
Ref No: Job18
Closing Date: 5 July 2023
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Summary
Eastern Palliative Care (EPC) is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers home-based palliative care to clients and their families living within the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. As an organisation EPC takes pride in their values; Compassion, Dignity, Excellence and Empowerment and their overall dedication to client centred care in our local community.
The role
EPC currently has a permanent part-time – 6 days (48 hours) per fortnight position available. This role is suitable for experienced, suitably qualified, social workers, psychologists, or counsellors only.
- Permanent part-time days (weekdays only, no weekends)
- Competitive EBA conditions with above award rates
- Located in Mitcham
What is offered
EPC respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
- Progressive, forward thinking, open, honest & supportive organisational culture
- Highest salary sacrificing options for not-for-profit to increase your take-home pay
- Employee Assistance Program with extra online support and app
- Modern offices with easy, free street parking
Selection Criteria
To be successful, you will have:
- A mandatory relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology, or Counselling.
- Ability to conduct psychosocial and spiritual assessment, planning and evaluation.
- Ability to provide counselling interventions to meet the needs of clients and their carers/families.
- Knowledge of current loss, grief and bereavement theory and practice.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Current drivers’ license and good driving record plus your own car that can be used.
- Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team and in community palliative care will be well regarded.
- Up to date vaccinations as per relevant government mandates for health care workers.
To access the Position Description click on 'further information' button below.
How To Apply
For further information please contact Tania King, Manager Allied Health on tking@epc.asn.au or phone 1300 130 813
Written applications, including Resume and Cover letter addressing the key criteria in the Position Description, should be emailed to Tania King tking@epc.asn.au by 5:00pm on Wednesday 5 July.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 5 July 2023, although applicants may be interviewed prior to this closing date.
FURTHER INFORMATION