Senior Community Health Social Worker (504758) Australia, Tas About the Tasmanian State Service: The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
The Senior Community Health Social Worker is responsible for providing evidence-based Social Work services to individuals and communities with the aim of helping people build the capacity to self-manage and self-regulate their own health. This role is responsible for providing professional Social Work assessment, care-planning, and intervention to both clients in the community and inpatients in a District Hospital setting.
You will need: Extensive Social Work experience, including demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessment, care planning and working 1:1 with individuals in a therapeutic setting. A demonstrated understanding of Social Work in Health frameworks, with knowledge of both Acute and Community Health Social Work principles. This position will be based in Launceston but required to provide Outreach to the Scottsdale Community Health Social Work service for 1 day per week. Travel will be completed in work hours with a fleet vehicle provided. A current driver's license and a demonstrated ability to work autonomously in regional or rural areas is essential. The Team: The Community Health Social Work team operates as part of the Primary Health North service in the Department of Health. We work in multidisciplinary teams in Community Health Centres and District Hospitals across Northern Tasmania, including two sites in Launceston.
Community Health Social Workers provide private and confidential counselling and support to people over 18 years, as well as facilitate group education and wellbeing programs. The Community Health Social Work team actively contribute to community development and health promotion activities.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 January 2025 until 31 August 2025. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees. Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW. Current Driver's Licence. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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