Senior Social Worker - Inpatients and Outpatients at PCH Salary: HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 per annum pro rata Location: Perth Children's Hospital - Nedlands Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > Allied Health; Department of Social Work Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No: Pool Ref ******** Closing Date: ************:00 PM Attachments: Support our young patients and their families through health challenges Work closely with a medical speciality and as part of a multidisciplinary team CRVCID.
****** This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointment(s) with the possibility of extension(s).
We currently have a variety of Full Time, Part Time and shift work positions available We currently have weekend and public holiday positions available.
We are seeking dynamic and motivated Social Workers to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.
About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will help children and families navigate the challenges that can arise from their health condition.
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.
You will work with families in situations involving the diagnosis of a health condition, disability, child-protection, trauma and bereavement.
Key responsibilities of the role include: Working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team member to conduct psychosocial assessments and carry out interventions with patients and their families Providing counselling advocacy and support to families to access additional support services Offering education and training to families and staff on a range of topics related to your clinical practice Actively participating in and providing clinical supervision to Social Workers and Social Work students.
Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.
Resources can be provided to support transition from an adult care environment.
About our Department Based at Perth Children's Hospital, our dedicated team of Social Workers, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers and Welfare Officers offer a wide range of services to inpatients and outpatients from birth to 16 years of age.
Designed to assist families in managing the practical, personal, and emotional impacts of illness, disability, and hospitalisation, our comprehensive services include specialist counselling and crisis assistance, advocacy for patient needs, education, liaison with other services and referral to community-based resources.
Health issues can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families.
As part of a holistic approach to each child's care, we work closely with a medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to assess needs and provide compassionate support.
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and at times we continue to work with some families even after they leave the hospital, which includes travelling to support rural and regionally based out-patients.