CRVCID
732442
This is a Permanent/Fixed Term Full-Time
appointment (4.0 FTE) with the possibility of
extension/s and permanency.
This is where
jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice
finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community
taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South
Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to
start!
Fremantle
Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on
providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary
rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.
SMHS delivers
quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a
catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across
the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is
Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about
SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
We are
seeking compassionate, motivated, and experienced Senior
Social Workers to join our dynamic Mental
Health team. This role offers the opportunity to make a
meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing
mental health challenges through high-quality clinical care,
advocacy, and support.
The
successful applicant/(s) as part of a multidisciplinary team,
plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Social Work services
to clients in the clinical specialty area of Mental Health, using
advanced Social Work clinical practice skills from a recovery
orientated and trauma informed perspective. Plans, implements and
evaluates client safety and quality of care. Supervises Social Work
staff, students and support staff in the unit/clinical area,
coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior
Social Worker and ensures practice is in accordance with the
Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards and
Code of Ethics and SMHS policies and guidelines. The successful
applicant/(s) shall be part of a multidisciplinary team provides
clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive
evidence-based care is delivered to patients within the 24/7 Mental
Health Crisis Centre (MHCC). This role will require shifts in the
day, evening and nights.
Our Values
guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and
employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI
communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever
your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and
family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider
bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want
to know more? We encourage you to contact Giverny
Barrett, Team Leader MH on 08 9431 3555.
If
you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions
below:
Your
application should include:
1.
A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
2.
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than
2-3 pages
3.
The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who
can attest to your suitability for this role.
These
documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying
online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees
enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with
operational requirements):
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Flexible
leave arrangements
- Other
professional and location-based allowances
- For
further information click
here.
Eligibility
To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health
embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to
growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s
Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality,
Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this
position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to
apply.
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.
Lodgement is
system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the
closing date will not be accepted.
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.
