Are
you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young
people with cancer? Join our dynamic team at the WA Youth Cancer
Service and be a part of something truly
impactful!
We are
seeking our next Senior Social Worker (SSW) superstars to join our
team in this diverse and rewarding role. Utilising advanced
clinical social work skills, you will assess and respond to complex
psychosocial presentations within the adolescent and young adult
(AYA) inpatient and outpatient settings. Working within, at times,
an emotionally challenging space, you require highly developed
therapeutic skills in responding to distress, grief and loss. You
will receive opportunities to develop specialist core and advanced
practice skills in a secure and supportive work
environment.
About
this role
The SSW
practices within a multidisciplinary team to assess, formulate and
respond to the psychosocial needs of AYA patients and families. The
SSW performs a clinical function to support patients by conducting
thorough psychosocial assessments, utilising evidence-based
approaches and models to formulate sound interventions. The SSW
also performs a strategic and coordination function to support
patients by facilitating the Youth Cancer Advocacy Committee (YCAC)
and associated advocacy work at the local and national level and
establishing and maintaining vital stakeholder relationships that
contribute to the development and growth of AYA cancer support
networks, along with the provision of Supervision to junior/student
social workers.
The WA YCS
is part of Cancer Network WA and is based in the You Can Centre
within the WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Sir Charles Gairdner
Hospital. It is a statewide service and outreach to hospital sites
across the metropolitan area will be required.
This process
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 another
suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both
options remain valid for a period of 12 months from when the
authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
NMHS is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to
achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds
the social model of disability. If you have any access needs
or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact Amanda Weall on 0422 272 250 or email amanda.weall@health.wa.gov.au.
What
we are looking for
We are
seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Social Worker
with a strong professional identity capable of working
independently. You will adopt a youth-responsive practice framework
and possess well developed interpersonal, communication and
negotiation skills. You are a driven and innovative individual
whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality
patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS
Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care
through expertise and teamwork.
There is
currently 1.2FTE available (0.9FTE permanency immediately
available) for this position - as such, we are open to applicants
seeking both part-time and full-time working
arrangements.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
Area profile
North
Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high
quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to
deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges
for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary,
specialist, and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan
catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population
represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total and is
projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further
information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/.
Take Advantage of our
Employee Benefits
In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits:
- Generous
salary packaging
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
- A smoke
free environment
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Professional
development opportunities
- Paid
study leave
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Continuous
learning
- Professional
and location-based allowances
NMHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given
to flexible work options, where operationally
appropriate.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say.
What
Next?
We encourage
you to contact Amanda Weall on 0422 272 250 or email amanda.weall@health.wa.gov.au
to hear more about the role and to decide whether North
Metropolitan Health Service is the place for you!
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants
are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the
online application process and attach your documentation. If
you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13
44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your
application should include:
- A
cover letter.
- A
detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- A
statement addressing the Essential Selection
Criteria of no more than 3 pages.
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional
referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to
be your current supervisor or manager.
All
selection criteria will be assessed over the course of the
recruitment process.
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 vacancy
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
Lodgement
is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the
closing date will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
