Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS) – Salisbury 5108Salary - Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $86,950 to $100,729Employment Full time - Ongoing Permanent About the OpportunityWe currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CaFHS Outer North team as a Social Worker, in a full time ongoing capacity.You will provide a range of early intervention, parenting and child development programs.These programs support vulnerable families with children 0-3 years, who are experiencing a range of complex issues which may impact on their children's safety, wellbeing and development.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve the early identification, assessment and care planning for families with complex needs and facing adversity.You will work with parents who face challenges through the provision of individual counselling, advocacy and support.They encourage the best use of individual and family strengths and resources by working in partnerships with the caregiver/family to: Increase coping skillsBetter develop problem solving skillsFeel positive about their futureGain a better understanding of where to seek resources/information in the future.The Social Worker is based in a CaFHS site but works across regions, including Torrens House, a residential intensive program for mother with babies who are experiencing feeding, settling issues.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have: Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.The ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex interventions including group work aimed at addressing psychosocial need in families with children aged 0 to 3 yearsThe ability to work effectively within a small team environment and provide guidance to entry level staff.Proven experience in working with families utilising current research and knowledge about attachment, infant mental health and brain development and families who are experiencing psychosocial need.What WCHN Can Offer You Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.and contact the enquires person for further information.Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesSupport for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program About UsThe Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.We offer: specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditionsstate of the art maternity and obstetric care servicescommunity based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SAspecialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.Want to know more about WCHN opportunities?to discover how you can Realise you Potential and join one of the many teams at the Women's and Children's Network to make positive change in our community.Special ConditionsTo find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.Application InstructionsYou will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'.It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.Other Important InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the or if you are an international applicant, check out the .Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.EnquiriesLauren Beaney, Administration Co-ordinator, Phone: 7117 0980, Email: , Application Closing Date: Sunday 30th June 2024 – 11:55pmUseful Links
