About the role South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking applications for a Social Worker within our Transition to Mental Health Program.
SWH believes in providing a highly supportive environment for Social Workers in our Transition program, encouraging professional development and excellence.
Our aim is to provide clinical structured support during the transition to the mental health sector.
This program offers the opportunity for you to consolidate and apply theoretical knowledge by developing skills in a variety of clinical rotations through our Mental Health teams.
This transition role is a supernumerary position within our mental health services with dedicated study time and access to our Mental Health Social Work Educator.
Position overview * Full-time (40 hours per week) with a monthly ADO * 12 Month - Fixed term position * Opportunity to work across multiple Campus' * Qualified Social Worker Grade 2 Year 1 * Salary Range: $88,030.80 pro rata , plus superannuation This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.
What you bring The successful Social Work applicant will bring at least 2 years of professional experience in a sector other than mental health.
Transitioning Social Workers employed into these positions will bring discipline specific skills into the sector as well as valuable diversity of experience that will benefit the mental health and wellbeing workforce, such as expertise in physical health, aged care, disability or family violence.
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 * A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs * Excellent terms and conditions of employment 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.
Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote 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, and provides 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.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/ How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Thursday 21 November 2024.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Qualified Social Worker Grade 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: * Police Record Check * Employee Working with Children's Check * Current Immunisation status Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: ******