Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1833823
Join SWH's supportive Social Work team as a Perinatal Social Worker, where you will play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of women and their infants. In this rewarding position, you will provide counselling, psychosocial assessments, and advocacy, while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. If you are passionate about women's health and looking for a fulfilling role with a great work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you!
What's on offer: Permanent Full-Time Position: 80 hours a fortnight (with a monthly ADO)Location: Warrnambool CampusGrade 2 Social WorkerSalary: $88,030 - $101,197 pro rata + superannuation, penalties & allowancesOpportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary teamAbout the Role: As a Perinatal Social Worker, you'll be integral to the psychosocial health and well-being of women and their infants during the perinatal period. You'll work primarily with pregnant women in the Women's Health Clinic, providing support to women dealing with health and complex social needs, offering counselling, risk assessments, advocacy, and more.
Your Key Responsibilities: Conducting psychosocial screenings and risk assessmentsProviding counselling, mediation, and therapeutic interventionsLiaising with various healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of careOffering expert consultation on family violence, child protection, and infant safetySupporting women with emotional, physical, and cultural well-beingWhat You Bring: Eligibility for AASW membershipExperience in women's health, child protection, and family violenceBackground in mental health social work (desirable)Proven expertise in psychosocial/risk assessments and case managementStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across health and community sectorsKnowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practicesA self-motivated, flexible, and solution-focused mindsetIf you are ready to make an impact in a rewarding role, all while embracing the stunning coastal lifestyle, we want to hear from you! What we offer: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributionsInternal and external professional development opportunitiesOngoing clinical supervision including group supervision and reflective practice5 Weeks annual leaveMonthly Accrued Day off (ADO)Dedicated Allied Health Assistant for the Social Work and Counselling teamAnnual skills incentive payment up to $1000 per yearThis position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). Who we are: As an organisation, SWH prides itself on its values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Leadership, and its overall dedication to the local community. SWH respects all individuals and promotes equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, and socio-economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, providing a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health, and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000, Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
For any queries regarding the role please contact Natalie Jeremias - Manager Social Work and Counselling Department -
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026, with the appropriate classification Social Worker Grade 2.
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