CRVCID 642446
Before you apply for this
position, please read the attached job application information
sheet which contains important information.
Support our young patients and their families
through health challenges
This is a open ended Recruitment Pool for
Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time,
Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
This service
operates 7 days a week including public
holidays.
Position Profile
Our
expanding Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) Emergency
Department Social Work team is seeking passionate individuals to
join the team in providing crucial support during peak referral
periods (late afternoon and evening) seven days a week.
This is a
fast-paced role responding to diverse and varied circumstances. You
will balance autonomy, along with collaboration working closely
with medical, mental health and nursing colleagues to respond to
complex situations involving trauma, acute medical events,
situational crisis and unexpected presentations.
You will
apply knowledge drawn from experience in a clinical setting to
understand the emotional, social, and psychological needs of our
patients and their families.
Key
responsibilities include:
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Working
collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team member to
conduct psychosocial assessments and carry out
interventions with patients and their
families.
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Advocating
for patients during crisis presentations and traumatic
situations.
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Discharge
planning by negotiating and bridging communication between
young patients and their families and community service
providers.
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Offering
support and education to families on parenting approaches
and the impact of medical trauma.
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Providing
counselling advocacy and support to families to access
additional family services
About our Department:
The Social
Work Department provides services to families across the inpatient,
outpatient and emergency settings of PCH. Our Emergency Department
(ED) receive a broad range of presentations including trauma and
acute events, providing a state-wide service to children from birth
to 16 years of age. Within ED, our comprehensive Social Work
services include specialist counselling and crisis assistance,
advocacy for patient needs, education, liaison with other services
and referral to community-based resources.
Working as
part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on providing
compassionate support, expertise and guidance to our patients and
their families, particularly in times of crisis. Our goal is to
provide holistic care that addresses the unique needs of each child
and family.
How to Apply
We welcome
your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the
bottom of this page.
Your
ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed
throughout the recruitment process. For your written application
please provide the following
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A statement
addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3
pages.
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A
current resume which summarises your experience and how you
can meet the position requirements.
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Evidence
of a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for
full membership of the Australian Association of Social
Workers (AASW). Please attach evidence (certificate) of
your qualification as part of your application.
Or
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Applicants
with an overseas social work qualification need to have
their qualification endorsed through the AASW and must
include this AASW documentation with their
application
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Please
provide the name, email and contact details
of two referees who can be
contacted to provide a reference. Referees should
include at least one individual who has been or is your
direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to
seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
Role related
questions: We
encourage you to contact Angela Tsuro, Team Leader -
Social Work at angela.tsuro@health.wa.gov.au or 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.
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. Visa
sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet
immigration requirements may also be considered.
This position is subject to
a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC)
Check. For further information please refer to the
WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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.
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.
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 December 2025.
About
us
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.
For further information
about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids,
healthy communities, 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.
During
the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil
the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the
values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
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.
Relocation benefits:
We invite healthcare professionals who are
located all over the world to come and work
with us at CAHS in Western Australia.
Not only do
we offer a world class healthcare facility that welcomes the
diversity and experience of international health care
professionals, Perth offers a fantastic lifestyle in one of the
sunniest cities in the world.
International or interstate applicants: Covering
your relocation costs
We offer
generous initiatives to support your move to Western Australia
which includes travel exemptions and financial incentives for
eligible applicants to cover flight and relocation costs as well as
visa sponsorship. Please see Child
and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - International
applicants
Our FAQ page including eligibility requirements,
is available here
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: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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.
