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SalaryWe are looking for a Social Worker who is seeking an excellent work life balance in the beautiful coastal town of Warrnambool. South West Healthcare's Social Work and Counselling team provides Social Work services to clients (including outpatients, acute and subacute inpatients) and their families, to assist them to cope with the effects of illness, grief and loss, trauma and difficult life events.
As a part of the Social Work and Counselling team you will have an opportunity to develop your skills in working with people from a range of diverse backgrounds. This role works primarily with outpatients and their families in a number of community health Social Work programs. Every day will be different and you will be supported and nurtured as part of a friendly multidisciplinary team
Scope of Social Work practice includes:
- Assessments – psycho-social assessments, risk assessments around family violence, elder abuse and exploitation
- Counselling, mediation and therapeutic interventions including supporting patients and their families to adjust to diagnosis, trauma and emotional responses to illness and treatment
- Grief, loss and bereavement support
- Mediation and conflict resolution and advocating for individuals and their families/carers
- Referrals and collaboration with internal and external services to meet patients and family's needs
You will have access to fortnightly supervision as well as group supervision and be supported to develop your core social work skills and knowledge particularly in the diverse area of medical social work.
This is a permanent full time (80 hours per fortnight) position, with a monthly ADO (Allocated Day Off).
What you bring
- You will be able to demonstrate assessment skills, problem solving, communication and excellent engagement skills with others
- You will hold a Degree in Social Work and be eligible for membership of AASW
- Able to work and contribute to the team
- Excellent organisational skills as well as verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Commitment to Professional Development - Education, quality improvement and evidence based practices will be your key drivers.
- Current Experience in a health care setting is highly desirable but not essential – NEW graduates welcome
- Working with children's check
- Australian Drivers Licence
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, additional superannuation contributions or general packaging of a range of expenses meaning you take home more of your pay and have less tax liabilities
- Internal and external professional development opportunities and dedicated study leave each year;
- Ongoing clinical supervision including group supervision and reflective practice;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- 5 weeks annual leave and other employment benefits
- Salary between $74172 - $84 983 dependent on experience
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 11 December 2022. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Please contact Natalie Jeremias – Social Work and Counselling Team Manager if you have any queries around the role.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026, salary range of $74,172.00 - $84,983.00 p.a. pro rata
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
