No sponsorship will be provided for this role. The applicant must be a citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.
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!
Position Description
Peel Community Mental Health Services is a new community location at 50 Montsalvat Drive Greenfields. The service provides assessment, treatment, case management and rehabilitation to consumers and support to families when serious mental health is being experienced. The Welfare Officer will work under the supervision of a social worker. The officer assesses and prioritises consumers' welfare needs and provides direct assistance to access benefits and other requirements. The officer liaises with government and other service providers to provide necessary assistance. Works in conjunction with the Community Treatment and the Assertive Treatment multidisciplinary teams in providing a comprehensive social welfare service for consumers.
Our vision – Excellent health care, every time. Learn more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.
Our values – guide our work in every action. We encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. All applicants are encouraged to bring their expertise to our workforce.
For more information, contact Jan Battley, Program Manager, Peel Community Mental Health Service directly on 08 65574***.
Application Requirements
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
* Names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Benefits
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
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. We encourage Aboriginal people to apply. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
WA Health requires applicants to undertake criminal record screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Applicants may also need a working with children check (if required) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
The selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies, and the next most suitable applicant will be considered if the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy. This applies for a period of twelve months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Applications submitted on or after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
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