Vacancy Reference No. 732987
We have one 1FTE available as a
Fixed Term Full Time position, possiblity of extension/s and or
permanency. Part time will be considered.
Applicants assessed as suitable
through this process will be considered for further vacancies that
arise (within the next 12 months)
Position
Profile:
As a Senior Social Worker within our
team you will work closely with medical teams and other healthcare
professionals and be responsible for providing support to both
inpatients and outpatients, completing psychosocial and risk
assessments and crisis intervention for children and young
people who have experienced or are at risk of harm.
You will apply knowledge drawn from experience in a clinical
setting to understand the emotional, social, and psychological
needs of our young patients and their families and advocate for the
child’s best interests, prioritising interventions in their
interests of their safety and well-being and ensuring their voice
is heard in decision-making processes.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our
trauma-informed service, with a shared commitment to creating
safety for children and reducing the risk of future harm.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Conducting comprehensive screenings and assessments, taking
into account factors such as their social, emotional, and
psychological well-being, physical safety, family dynamic and
living conditions to determine the unique needs of each
child.
- Evaluating the level of risk faced by children and
determining appropriate interventions to ensure their
safety.
- Providing counselling advocacy and support to families to
access additional support services.
- Responding to acute / crises and emergencies, offering
immediate support and interventions as needed.
- Advocating for the rights and needs of each child within
the community and the healthcare system.
- Offering education and training to families and staff on a
range of topics related to your clinical practice.
- Actively participating in clinical supervision.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate listener, with
strong interpersonal and crisis intervention skills. Previous
experience in child protection or related field
is essential.
Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and
eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of
Social Workers (AASW) is a requirement for this role.
Why join
us
We are a close-knit team who collaborate and support each other
in the complex and challenging work that we do.
Be a part of a team dedicated to providing a trauma-informed
service. Your work will directly contribute to the shared goal of
creating safety for children and preventing future harm.
About our
Department
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), our dedicated Child
Protection Unit (CPU) provide comprehensive state-wide service for
children aged 0-16 where concerns of abuse or neglect have been
reported. Our team are recognised for the complexity of our work
and the highly developed skillset required.
We receive referrals from within PCH as well as from external
sources including other hospitals, GP’s, Community Health, the
Police and Department of Communities. Working closely with CPU
medical and therapy teams we conduct thorough assessments,
evaluations, and interventions, to ensure the safety of each child
and connect children and their families with ongoing support
through referral to other services and community-based
resources.
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:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in 2 – 3
pages maximum.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and
relevant work experience.
- 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).
- Evidence of a Tertiary qualification in Social Work and
eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of
Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers OR
Evidence from the AASW of assessment of an overseas social work
qualification and AASW membership eligibility.
Within the application system you will be presented with
the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable
Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form
carefully when preparing your response. This question allows
you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail,
with a generous word limit of 500 words for
your response.
- Please provide an example where you have supported or lead
a complex case discussion within a multi-disciplinary
team.
How did you ensure that the team balanced ethical decision
making with ensuring the child’s voice was heard in the process.
What was the outcome?
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
Role related questions We encourage you to
contact Denise McNab on denise.mcnab@health.wa.gov.au
or 08 6456 4277 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: 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).
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.
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.
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.
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 three service
areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community
Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS).
With over 7000 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact
the person named in this advert.
Support for your interview
process
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets
the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable
adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support
your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
