About the role

The Senior Social Worker will take a leadership role working collaboratively in the context of a multidisciplinary Child Development Service team to provide integrated, inter-professional paediatric services to children and their families in a community setting.  There is a requirement to deliver high quality social work services through the provision of psychosocial assessment and evidence -based Social Work services to optimise improved health and developmental outcomes for children and their families.

All WHS Social Work staff are required to participate in the Ipswich Hospital Social Work On Call roster.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated high level expertise and skills in delivering assessment, intervention and independent decision making reflecting evidence informed interventions to families and children within the Child Development Service.
• Demonstrated high level of professional leadership in the delivery of a complex caseload across clinical areas within a multidisciplinary environment whilst exercising a high degree of independence and professional decision making.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in providing multidisciplinary care in a complex environment including psychosocial assessments, correspondence requiring escalation and management of clinical documentation and clinical reports of client health information.
• Providing a high level of clinical leadership in the supervision and development of staff including supporting effective and highly accountable social work practice and active ongoing professional development.
• Providing high quality Social Work advice to assist transdisciplinary care for children and their families within a philosophy of family centred practice.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.

You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) to the following question:

What Social Work frameworks do you use and how would you apply these in a Child Development Context?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.