Senior Social Worker

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The Jaghu Maternal and Infant Program provides a culturally safe model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, their families and the community. The program provides continuity of care from conception until baby is around 2 years of age and includes care by a Midwife, Child Health Nurse, Aboriginal health Worker, Social and Emotional Wellbeing Officer and Social Worker, depending on the individual needs of the woman and her family.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply!

• Permanent Full-time role!

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership working as a sole clinician within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering evidence[1]based, clinical social work services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, families and carers participating in the Jaghu program. The Jaghu program is an Indigenous-led model of care with specific emphasis on providing enhanced culturally safe, maternal and infant health services. The position may be required to work in various facilities across West Moreton Health.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• An understanding of the social determinants and inequalites/barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in health care.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and to effectively engage with community built on mutual respect.
• Competence and experience in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and specialist expertise in evidence informed clinical care, support and advocacy in the health care system.
• Commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development, research and supervision and to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
• Effective written communication skills including psychosocial assessments, correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of practice within the medico legal requirements.
• Competence in communication, negotiation, consultation, advocacy and interpersonal skills to be independent in effective problem-solving, including conflict resolution, and to work cooperatively with other professionals and contribute positively in all interactions in the workplace at all levels.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia for a Social Worker, eligibility of AASW membership. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.