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Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) provides short to medium term hospital substitution allied health therapy for patients at home. The service aims to facilitate early supported discharge from hospitals or avoidance of hospital admission for patients
Currently we are seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our team. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will plan, implement, coordinate and evaluates Senior Social Worker services to patients in the clinical area of Rehabilitation in the Home service using advanced Senior Social Worker practice skills.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Current vacancies across the Metro for Rehabilitation In The Home include:
- Part time (0.4), permanent position at Peel RITH in Mandurah.
- Part time (0.4), permanent position at Armadale RITH.
This recruitment pool may also be used to fill future vacancies at any of our 8 RITH locations: Joondalup, SCGH, RPH, South Guilford, Armadale, Fremantle, Rockingham and Peel.
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 31/07/2025.
South Metropolitan Health Service is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
As a truly collaborative and united interdisciplinary team, we are proud to strive for Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.
Our SMHS Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Johanne Marias 08 9599 4***.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
All applications are to be submitted online.
We recommend allowing enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
International applicants successfully appointed may be eligible to access financial incentives of up to $8,000 through the WA Government Belong Campaign. In addition, SMHS may offer incentives of up to $15,000 to bridge the gap between the Belong incentives and other incurred costs. Please refer to the attached information brochures for more details. SMHS can also provide support with possible visa options to facilitate your appointment, so please do not hesitate to discuss your circumstances with us. International applicants may be suitable for temporary employment through one of the many working visa options available through the Department of Home Affairs.
Integrity: 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.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
