Grade 2 Social Worker - Child and Family Program
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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Child and Family Program including Healthy Mothers and Healthy babies and School Readiness Program
The Child and Family Program is comprised of numerous disciplines that focus on the assessment and delivery of child and family focused care. The program consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Dieticians, Exercise Physiologist, Podiatrists and Psychologists, Counsellor, Social Worker, Family Support worker and Community Development workers. The team is committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace child and family centred practice, evidence based practice and the Social Model of Health.
We are presently seeking a Grade 2 Paediatric Social Worker to join our team within the Child and Family Program. This is a Part-Time (22.8 hrs/ 3 days p/w) ongoing position, where you’ll be supported to learn from Senior Clinician support along with the broader supportive team.
About the role
The Grade 2 Paediatric Social worker will work within the Priority populations directorate within Community Health and will be required to provide an efficient, high-quality service across the region in various settings. You will function as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working closely with team members from the Child Family program to promote an integrated and holistic service. Please refer to the Position Description and role statement attached for full details.
Who you are and what you need:
- Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
- Committed to delivering patient centred care & a patient advocacy
- Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
- Appropriate Graduate qualification
- AHPRA registration (if applicable)
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Samantha Challands on 0405 357 026.
Position Description can be found here
Role Statement can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 04 December 2024