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Social Worker Advanced
Ipswich
Start a new journey with us! In this role you will provide high level psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, interventions and specialist clinical services to patients presenting to WMH experiencing or at risk of DFV, including sexual assault and other clinical work areas as required.
This is a temporary full-time opportunity for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Psychology, Counselling & Social Work |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM632256_04 |
| Closing date | 12-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Up to 6 months |
| Contact person | Fiona Demnar |
| Contact details | 38101864 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Social Worker Advanced - Domestic & Family Violence and Sexual Assault coordinates multi-agency responses in accordance with legislative and health policy guideline requirements with a view to preventing Domestic & Family Violence fatalities and Sexual Assault examination reform.
This role will have delegated authority for the West Moreton Health to share relevant information for the High Risk Team (HRT) to inform safety planning, ongoing risk management to deliver coordinated, consistent and timely responses to prevent serious harm or death.
This role will be required to deliver advanced level of quality social work services as a member of the hospital Social Work team to provide clinical leadership in specialist areas of Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault at a Health Service level and a state-wide level as appropriate.
All Health Service Social Work staff are required to participate in the Ipswich Hospital Social Work on call roster.
About you
Your success in this role will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘About this role', the ideal person for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Advanced knowledge and skills in contemporary Social Work practice, with a focus on assessing complex psychosocial needs of patients, families and carers and applying independent professional judgement to a complex caseload, with an ability to take a leadership role within Social Work and the multi-disciplinary team for the rapid clinical assessment and intervention planning for individuals and families, ensuring timely identification of patient's needs, service provision, and discharge planning.
- Advanced knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence and Health legislation to inform integrated responses with appropriate safeguards.
- High level ability to effectively prioritise and manage own time to meet and provide clinical advice to senior staff and other stakeholders.
- Effective communication and service engagement skills to develop sustainable partnerships in service development and professional development of self and others in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to self-development and clinical supervision skills for social workers and students to enhance care delivery, and assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of service quality assurance, staff education and collaborative research.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
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
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- 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) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM632256_04 Social Worker Advanced RD (PDF, 181KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
