Welfare Officer

This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 30.40 hours per fortnight (0.40 FTE).VCID No. 882801Position Profile:We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Welfare Officer to join our Social Work team at Perth Children's Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a Welfare Officer, you will work with the Kids Rehab WA team and deliver comprehensive social welfare services to patients and families as part of our overall mission of providing the highest standard of healthcare and disability support to families in need of paediatric rehabilitation services, while striving to enhance participation and quality of life for our young people.You will assess and prioritise the welfare needs of families of children and adolescent, including living situations, financial resources, and support networks, and provide direct assistance through facilitating access to benefits and other practical needs.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments to identify the practical needs of patients and their families and undertake appropriate interventions.
• Acting as an advocate for patients and their families, referring to other disciplines and/or agencies in conjunction with Social Work staff as required to ensure coordinated care and support for patients and families.
• Educating patients' families about existing community supports, entitlements (such as Centrelink), and how to access relevant services including crisis assistance
• Maintaining confidential medical records, developing and maintaining the department’s community resource and welfare database and maintain relevant statistics as required.
• Participating in approved quality and research projects and education programmes.

To be considered for this role, you must have a qualification in Welfare Studies or other equivalent relevant qualification and/or eligibility for membership of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).About our Team:Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, the Social Work Department compromises over 50 individuals including Social Workers, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and Welfare Officers. Our team provide compassionate support, expertise and guidance working with families from diverse backgrounds as they navigate life with their child’s health condition, disability or injury.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 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please .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:Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• 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).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Sonia Asensio (Manager), or Jo Norfolk on 08 6456 0413 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.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 position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: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.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.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.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.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: .Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.