Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
This is for Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Part-Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
We currently have 0.5 FTE available at Osborne Park Older Adult Mental Health Service.
What is our Senior Social Worker role?
Are you passionate about helping older-adults transition safely and smoothly out of hospital? Join our small, friendly inpatient team where your expertise will make a real difference.
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide person-centred care and psychosocial support to older adults in our inpatient mental health unit. You will work closely with patients, families, and carers to ensure holistic care planning and smooth transitions back to the community.
This role is responsible for the provision of an advanced level of clinical social work services to clients of the Older Adult Mental Health Service. Practices as a Senior Social Worker and ensures practice is in accordance with current relevant social work professional practice standards and codes of ethics. Contributes as a senior staff member to the functioning of the multidisciplinary team.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to adaptable work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:
- Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Monique Francis on 08 9382 0*** to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
We think you’ll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 in no more than 2 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
- References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Other Conditions:
- Current "C" or "C.A." class driver’s licence.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email ***********@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.