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Locum hospital social worker

Katherine
Manual Music
Social Worker
Posted: 19 August
Offer description

15th September start date for 6-8 weeks

Return flights covered and FREE accommodation

Great feedback from current locums


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Experienced Social Worker required for this NT service. This is a remote 60-bed hospital. The service requires high-level skills as a sole Social Worker and demonstrated cultural competence working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. There is a high incidence of domestic and family violence, child neglect and abuse reporting, and statutory child removal, as well as services across:

* Sexual violence
* ED presentations
* Crisis response (adults and paediatrics)
* Guardianship
* Advocacy
* NDIS applications
* Inpatients only ED, acute wards, general medical, surgical, palliative care, rehabilitation, maternity, and paediatrics

You must have strong crisis response experience and work with victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Join a team of clinicians including Directors, Team Leaders, SWs, DTs, OTs, PTs, SPs, AHAs, ALOs, and Admin staff.

15th September start for 6-8 weeks with a possible extension.


You Must Have Relevant Experience

This role requires you to be eligible for AASW membership. Overseas trained Social Workers should have their qualifications assessed by the AASW before applying.


Experience Required

* Experience providing social work services within a hospital setting (Emergency Department), including crisis intervention and short-term support
* Strong knowledge and experience in domestic and family violence risk assessment, safety planning, and support services
* Experience working with child protection concerns, including mandatory reporting and liaising with relevant agencies
* Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, after-hours shifts, on-call, and 1pm-10pm shifts

Join other locums who love this remote health service Return flights reimbursed and free accommodation for locums. A driving license is required for this role.

Locum rates depend on experience.

Discover a region where the Outback meets the tropics, full of gorges, misty waterfalls, thermal springs, and ancient cultures—a paradise for nature lovers.

To apply or inquire about other vacancies, contact Rachael, Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical, on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au. My contact days are Monday to Friday. If you need to contact over the weekend, please send an email.

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View all vacancies at: www.ccjobs.com.au

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