Allied Health - Social Worker

ECH

2 months ago

South Australiaup to $18,549Full TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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68% below median for Social Worker in SA — negotiate

Job Description

About the Role

Join ECH as a Speech Pathologist – Aged Care in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $18.5K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ECH as a Speech Pathologist – Aged Care.

Key Skills

Comprehensive AssessmentsEvidence-based Treatment PlansAphasia ManagementDysarthria ManagementSwallowing Issues ManagementHolistic Care PlanningHealth PromotionCommunication WellnessPatienceAdaptabilitySolution-focused ApproachClient ConnectionFamily Engagement

Key Responsibilities

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for clients experiencing communication or swallowing challenges. Responsibilities also include collaborating on holistic care plans and engaging in vital health promotion activities across various groups.

Requirements

Essential requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent), registration/accreditation with the appropriate professional board (SPA), an Australian Driver's Licence with a vehicle, and a National Police Clearance. Candidates should be empathetic professionals skilled in connecting with clients and families while managing complex cognitive and swallowing difficulties.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Allied Health - Social Worker at ECH a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at ECH is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $18,549.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Australia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($19k–$19k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Comprehensive Assessments, Evidence-based Treatment Plans, Aphasia Management, Dysarthria Management, Swallowing Issues Management, Holistic Care Planning, Health Promotion, Communication Wellness. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for clients experiencing communication or swallowing challenges. Responsibilities also include collaborating on holistic care plans and engaging in vital health promotion activities a...

Benefits package: Salary packaging up to $18,549. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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