Senior Social Worker

Are you an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference to community-based eating disorder treatment in Western Australia?

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?  Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

This is a Permanent Part-Time Appointment at 60.80 hours per fortnight (0.8FTE).

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.  We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability.  If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Cartwright on 08 9227 43***or email ***************@health.wa.gov.au.   

About this role

The North Metropolitan Eating Disorders Specialist Service (NMEDSS) has been established to provide a range of community-based eating disorder treatment programs, including: a comprehensive day treatment program, a specialist multi-disciplinary outpatient service, intensive clinical monitoring and care transition coordination between services. The service links closely with other service providers, primary health care providers and tertiary settings to ensure treatment is delivered within a continuum of care approach.

Please refer to the attached flyer to find out more about this key role in WA’s developing multi-disciplinary specialist eating disorder service.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Social Worker provides advanced social work services clients engaged with the service, either in the day program or in the outpatient clinics. In this role, you will provide specialist consultation to members of the multi-disciplinary team, clients, families/carers and other services.

This role reports to the Service Manager. 

What we are looking for

A highly capable and values-driven senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Eating Disorders Specialist Service team. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.

We welcome applications from passionate people who would like to augment their career by continuing to advance their understanding of working with eating disorders.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.  During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging     
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements     
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements     
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Fiona Cartwright on 08 9227 4***.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch this video to find out what they have to say. 

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.  If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.  

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

This vacancy 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.au

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.