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Form of workWe are seeking a Social Worker (Grade 1 or 2) to join our team based in Nhill, in a full time capacity (part time negotiable), who is passionate about the delivery of services to individuals, families, groups and communities!
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ABOUT US
- West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.
- You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!
- We provide generous support to undertake professional development.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The Social Work Lead Practitioner manages the overall operation of the Social Work department, including day to day supervision of staff.
- The Social Work Lead Practitioner also carries a caseload (approximately 60% of total workload), working with individuals, families, groups and communities to assist with, and improve well-being through casework, counselling, advocacy and community development. The role involves working with acute inpatients, outpatients and aged care residents and includes psycho-social assessment, discharge planning, education and referral.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
- Several years' experience working in the Social Work profession.
- Qualifications and/or experience in leadership and management.
- Advanced clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, complex care planning, social work interventions and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated understanding of theoretical frameworks which inform Social Work practice.
- Experience and understanding of issues specific to provision of services in rural and remote areas.
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
Desirable:
- Qualifications and/or experience in leadership and management.
- Previous experience working in a hospital/healthcare setting.
- Competence in using computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other databases such as iCare, isoft and Uniti.
- Previous experience utilising the My Aged Care portal is also desirable.
- Knowledge and experience undertaking goal directed care planning.
Prerequisites:
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per current Department of Health Directive.
- Flu Vaccination
- Australian Driver's Licence
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee delivery of a high quality, innovative and cost effective professional Social Work service to clients, families and designated communities, underpinned by contemporary best practice principles.
- Provide operational management of the Social Work Department, including day to day supervision of Social Work staff.
- Manage a Social Work caseload comprising approximately 60% of total work hours.
- Ensure the Social Work Department functions effectively and collaboratively within the broader WWHS and Community Health Team context.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners in relation to effective delivery of Social Work services
