Job title: Senior Social Worker
Company: Government of Western Australia
Job description: Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Social WorkerSalary: HSO Level P2 $112,269-$119,290 p.a. pro rata
Location: Perth
Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref SSWP2
Closing Date: 2024-04-28 4:00 PM
Attachments:
- Current vacancies at Community CAMHS Clinics in Bentley, Shenton, Warwick, and Hillarys.
- Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team of professionals who support each other’s growth and wellbeing.
CRVCID585838This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full Time, Part-time and Fixed Term opportunities, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile and RoleWe are seeking Senior Social Workers to join our multi-disciplinary teams at the Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service ( ) providing compassionate support, expertise, and guidance to infants, children, and adolescents with severe and persistent mental health concerns and their families.Our provide access to services and convenient transport improve your daily experience of coming to work:
- North Region Pool – Clarkson, Warwick, Hillarys, Shenton
- East Region Pool – Bentley, Swan (Midland), Armadale
- South Region Pool – Peel (Mandurah), Rockingham, Fremantle
As a senior social worker, you will apply advanced social work skills to conduct bio-psycho-social mental health assessments and screenings and in consultation with the MDT provide therapeutic interventions and case management. You will work closely with the young person and their families and liaise with other health professionals and community agencies to support the young person’s mental health and wellbeing.You will be an integral part of our supportive and collaborative team and play a key role in helping our patients establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives. Your role will also include clinical supervision of other social workers and students as required.Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.Top of FormAbout our TeamThe Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and clinical nurses. CAMHS adopts a holistic and child-cantered approach.CAMHS offer a comprehensive array of services including specialist counselling and crisis management, advocacy education, liaison, and referral to other services.InformationWe encourage you to contact Helen Thomas, Professional Lead Social Work via email: with any specific questions related to this role.How to ApplyWe welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A written statement addressing selection criteria per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. Please use the STAR method to formulate your response to each selection criteria:
- Situation – What were the circumstances/what was the issue?
- Task – What did you want to achieve, or what were your aims?
- Action – What action did you take and why?
- Result – What happened and what was the outcome of your actions?
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- Selection of preferred locations via the application page.
- Evidence of eligibility for OR current full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Submission of documentation confirming formal endorsement of social work qualifications obtained outside of Australia by The Australian Association of Social Workers (
) * The names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which is a current supervisor.Covering your relocation costsWe offer generous initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia which include travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible international and interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.CAHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants. To be suitable you will need to confirm eligibility for membership of the AASW by finalising endorsement of your social work degree before applying for the position.Please see the attached for further information.Eligibility & ConditionsAustralian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.auThis is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- This will be advertised intermittently over the life of the pool.
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 06/05/2025.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: .Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
Expected salary: $112269 – 119290 per year
Location: Perth, WA
Job date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:32:26 GMT
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