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Support our young patients and their families through health challenges
This is a open ended Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This service operates 7 days a week including public holidays.
Position Profile
Our expanding Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) Emergency Department Social Work team is seeking passionate individuals to join the team in providing crucial support during peak referral periods (Late Afternoon and Evening) seven days a week.
This is a fast-paced role responding to diverse and varied circumstances. You will balance autonomy, along with collaboration working closely with medical, mental health and nursing colleagues to respond to complex situations involving trauma, acute medical events, situational crisis and unexpected presentations.
You will apply knowledge drawn from experience in a clinical setting to understand the emotional, social, and psychological needs of our patients and their families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team member to conduct psychosocial assessments and carry out interventions with patients and their families.
- Advocating for patients during crisis presentations and traumatic situations.
- Discharge planning by negotiating and bridging communication between young patients and their families and community service providers.
- Offering support and education to families on parenting approaches and the impact of medical trauma.
- Providing counselling advocacy and support to families to access additional family services
About our Department:
The Social Work Department provides services to families across the inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings of PCH. Our Emergency Department (ED) receive a broad range of presentations including trauma and acute events, providing a state-wide service to children from birth to 16 years of age. Within ED, our comprehensive Social Work services include specialist counselling and crisis assistance, advocacy for patient needs, education, liaison with other services and referral to community-based resources.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on providing compassionate support, expertise and guidance to our patients and their families, particularly in times of crisis. Our goal is to provide holistic care that addresses the unique needs of each child and family.
About us
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page.
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
- A current resume which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
- Evidence of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or the Society of Professional Social Workers Or
- Applicants with an overseas social work qualification need to have their qualification endorsed through the AASW and must include this AASW documentation with their application
- Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Sonia Asensio, Team Leader - Social Work on 08 6456 0*** with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
Other Conditions: 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.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- 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.
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 31 December 2024.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
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.
Relocation benefits:
Not only do we offer a world class healthcare facility that welcomes the diversity and experience of international health care professionals, Perth offers a fantastic lifestyle in one of the sunniest cities in the world.
International or interstate applicants: Covering your relocation costsWe offer generous initiatives to support your move to Western Australia which includes travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible applicants to cover flight and relocation costs as well as visa sponsorship. Please see
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