Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Unit
Salary: HSO Level P2 $122,597 – $130,265 per annum pro rata
Location: Perth Children's Hospital
Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Child Protection Unit
Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time
Position Profile
As a senior social worker, 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 the child's 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
* Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments, taking into account factors such as social, emotional, and psychological well‐being, physical safety, family dynamics and living conditions to determine the unique needs of each child.
* Evaluate the level of risk faced by children and determine appropriate interventions to ensure their safety.
* Provide counseling, advocacy and support to families to access additional support services.
* Respond to acute crises and emergencies, offering immediate support and interventions as needed.
* Advocate for the rights and needs of each child within the community and the health‐care system.
* Offer education and training to families and staff on a range of topics related to clinical practice.
* Actively participate in clinical supervision.
Qualifications & Experience
Ideal candidate will be a compassionate listener, with strong interpersonal and crisis intervention skills. Previous experience in child protection or related field is essential.
A tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is required.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed‐term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa that allows indefinite residence and work in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Equal Opportunity Statement
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications 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.
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