Senior Social Worker , Queensland Health

Deliver specialised clinical Social Work services to support the psychosocial care needs of residents with profound disabilities and families of Halwyn Centre.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/COH460028
Closing date 19-Dec-2022
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Please refer to the role description
Contact person Louise Lynch
Contact details 0448 951 047
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About the role

The purpose of this role is to:

• Deliver specialised clinical Social Work services to support the psychosocial care needs of residents with profound disabilities and families of Halwyn Centre.
• Apply advanced level knowledge of contemporary disability care pathways, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), to ensure residents access appropriate and available supports.
• Provide professional leadership within the Halwyn multidisciplinary team to promote positive psychosocial outcomes for residents and families, with expertise in managing the interface with key external stakeholders.

About you

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

• Respect – demonstrates high-level interpersonal skills, manages conflict appropriately and is skilled to conduct sensitive and difficult conversations in a way that effectively balances the needs of key stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively with others and demonstrates Social Work leadership by applying diverse methodologies, contributes to building effective and positive partnerships with families and key stakeholders
• Compassion – is completely person-centred in the delivery of clinical Social Work services, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, ability to manage ambiguity and complexity in a dynamic disability care environment
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders, has high-level organisational skills to manage complex and fluid workflow in relation to NDIS interface
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard and in accordance with AASW practice standards

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

It is a mandatory requirement for all Social Work positions that the candidate is eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Eligibility is dependent on the candidate having completed a University Level Social Work degree accredited by the AASW and that the candidate does not have any other outstanding professional competency or ethical issues, or complaints known to the AASW which may preclude membership to the association.

Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership of AASW. Overseas qualified applicants should include such evidence with their application to be considered for short listing in the selection process.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Job ad reference number: COH460028

Close date: Monday, 19 December 2022

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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