Address- Support our young patients and their families through health challenges
- Work closely with a medical speciality and as part of a multidisciplinary team
CRVCID 601834
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
- This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have a variety of positions available for weekends, including coverage for Public Holidays and after hours.
Position Profile
As a Senior Social Worker, you will help children and families navigate the challenges that can arise from their health condition.
You will apply knowledge drawn from experience in a clinical setting to understand the emotional, social, and psychological needs of our young patients and their families. You will work with families in situations involving the diagnosis of a health condition, disability, child-protection, trauma and bereavement.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team member to conduct psychosocial assessments and carry out interventions with patients and their families
- Providing counselling advocacy and support to families to access additional support services
- Offering education and training to families and staff on a range of topics related to your clinical practice
- Actively participating in and providing clinical supervision to Social Workers and Social Work students.
Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.
Resources can be provided to support transition from an adult care environment.
About our Department:
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, our dedicated team of Social Workers, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and Welfare Officers offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients from birth to 16 years of age.
Designed to assist families in managing the practical, personal, and emotional impacts of illness, disability, and hospitalisation, our comprehensive services include specialist counselling and crisis assistance, advocacy for patient needs, education, liaison with other services and referral to community-based resources.
Health issues can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families. As part of a holistic approach to each child’s care, we work closely with a medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to assess needs and provide compassionate support.
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and at times we continue to work with some families even after they leave the hospital, which includes travelling to support rural and regionally based out-patients.
About CAHS:
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 application should contain the following:
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- Evidence of a Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers OR Evidence from the AASW of assessment of an overseas social work qualification and AASW membership eligibility.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
During the application process you will be asked to answer the below questions. Please refer to the Essential Selection Criteria (EC) referenced in the Job Description Form attached and ensure you allow ample time to complete your application answering the questions in full.
- Describe an example of a time when you have provided an advanced social work service to a child and their family in crisis, what interventions did you provide? What outcome resulted for the child, family and organisation? How did the nature of the crisis impact your assessment? (EC2)
- In this role, you will be required to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, manage client caseloads effectively and act as a consultant and educator. Can you provide an example of a situation where you demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while working with a multidisciplinary team to manage a client’s case? How did you ensure effective collaboration, efficient case-load management and effectively educate and consult with the team including health professionals, students and other stakeholders in the process? (EC4, EC5, EC6)
We encourage you to contact Angie Tsuro Team Leader, Senior Social Worker on ***********@health.wa.gov.au or 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.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: ***************@health.wa.gov.au
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
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.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 August 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
