We're excited to welcome a Senior Social Worker to the Sunshine Coast Health Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Unit.
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
The purpose of the Domestic and Family Violence Senior Social Worker is to deliver senior social work services within Sunshine Coast Health, in response to DFV presentations. Additionally, be the representative to Sunshine Coast High Risk DFV Integrated Service Response. This is to ensure optimal assessment, service planning and systemic coordination for individuals and families experiencing Domestic and Family Violence within an integrated service model.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver independent high level Social Work clinical practice specifically in DFV, demonstrating a high level of professional autonomy, critical thinking and accountability. Manage a complex and high-risk caseload with minimal direct supervision, applying expert clinical judgement and adapting practice based on contemporary evidence and best practice standards.
Provide high level case consultations to Sunshine Coast Health staff regarding high risk DFV presentations.
Key contact for request to Sunshine Coast Health regarding Information Sharing Requests under the Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012, Part 5A.
Participate as an active member in the Sunshine Coast High Risk DFV Integrated Service Response, and support follow up requirements, updates and actions arising from these meetings.
Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $157 359 p.a., comprising salary rates: $64.64 - $69.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP41) (Fixed term temporary part time position available for 12 months, 58.4 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
A wellness program;
Generous superannuation;
Flexible work arrangements;
Career training and development; and
Salary packaging.
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