Social Worker

Social Worker Salary: HSO Level P1 $88,411 - $119,660 per annum pro rata. Location: Community Health – Perth Metropolitan Area. Unit / Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service. Child Development Services. Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time. Position No: . Closing Date: 4:00 PM. Attachments: Where Compassion Meets Excellence Vacancy Reference No. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Position Profile The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking dynamic and values-driven individuals to be considered for the role of Social Worker within our Child Development Service team. Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation. As a Social Worker, you will provide social work services to consumers. You will undertake clinical assessment of an allocated caseload and contribute as a member to the functioning of a multi-disciplinary team. Your role will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate social work interventions for children with or at significant risk of developmental delay, in a team context. You will have the opportunity to embody the CAHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. About the Child Development Service The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship. Clinicians adopt a child and family‑centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family. Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and other allied health professionals. The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed. Visit to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services. Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Application Instructions Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process. Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. Within the application system, please provide a current resume which summarises your experience and includes name, phone number and e‑mail contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager. This information and document should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. For your written application and during the application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following questions that address the selected essential criteria, as stated within the job description form for this position. Each response should be no more than 500 words per question. Question 1 Do you currently have tertiary qualifications in Social Work which make you eligible for registration as a full member of the Australian Association of Social Workers? (Refers to Essential Criteria 1). Question 2 Please provide a detailed demonstration of your ability to provide a social work service to children and families. (Refers to Essential Criteria 2). Question 3 Please provide a detailed demonstration of your effective interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. (Refers to Essential Criteria 4). Question 4 Please provide a detailed demonstration of your ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. (Refers to Essential Criteria 6). Working With Children Check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: #J-18808-Ljbffr