Senior Social Worker - WACS (Tasmanian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service) (528211)

The Team:

You’ve developed advanced skills in paediatric social work, and you could put these into place anywhere. What’s different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

We are small enough in Tasmania for you to shape and influence your work and make a real impact every day. Yet we are big enough for you to feel part of something important, somewhere you can belong and be surrounded by diversity, innovation, and friendships. Tasmanians are connected to the land where we live, and to the stories of the people who have cared for this place for tens of thousands of years.

The Role:

Work as an effective member of the RHH Social Work Women’s and Children’s and broader multidisciplinary teams in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Social Work services for patients and their families by:

• Assessment of complex psychosocial needs of the patients and their families.
• Specialist interventions for patients and families in matters relating to psychosocial, health and mental health needs.  including adjustment to illness, rehabilitation and case coordination of Child Protection and Family Violence matters.
• Information, advocacy and referral for patients consistent with their needs.
• Active leadership in case conferences, family meetings and case management as required.
• Effective working relationships with community-based service providers.

You will contribute to the assessment of complex psychosocial needs and provide specialist interventions, advocacy and coordinate referrals for TPRS clients.  Your duties may include assisting families with adjustment to illness and case coordination of complex needs, demonstrating leadership and building effective working relationships with stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker with extensive clinical experience ideally in a women’s and children’s environment and/or rehabilitation, who would like to be part of an exciting new service.

You will need:

• Extensive experience as a social worker, including clinical competence in acute settings and in the continuum of Women’s and Children Service areas.
• Experience in the assessment, intervention and management of patients and their families with complex psychosocial, health and mental health needs, including issues relating to complex and high-risk pregnancy, chronic and life-threatening diagnosis, rehabilitation, child protection and family violence.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex decision making, including use of relevant legislation to support patient safety and wellbeing.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Purs