Join SWHs 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 womens health and looking for a fulfilling role with a great work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you!Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a difference in women's health while enjoying an excellent work-life balance?
This is your chance to work in the stunning coastal town of Warrnambool with our dedicated Social Work and Counselling team at Women's Health and Maternity Services.
What's on offer: Permanent Full-Time Position: 80 hours a fortnight (with a monthly ADO) Location: Warrnambool Campus Grade 2 Social Worker Salary: $88,030 - $101,197 pro rata + superannuation, penalties & allowances Opportunity to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team About 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 assessments Providing counselling, mediation, and therapeutic interventions Liaising with various healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care Offering expert consultation on family violence, child protection, and infant safety Supporting women with emotional, physical, and cultural well-being What You Bring: Eligibility for AASW membership Experience in women's health, child protection, and family violence Background in mental health social work (desirable) Proven expertise in psychosocial/risk assessments and case management Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across health and community sectors Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices A self-motivated, flexible, and solution-focused mindset If 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 You will enjoy benefits such as: Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions Internal and external professional development opportunities Ongoing clinical supervision including group supervision and reflective practice 5 Weeks annual leave Monthly Accrued Day off (ADO) Dedicated Allied Health Assistant for the Social Work and Counselling team Annual skills incentive payment up to $1000 per year This 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 themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
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