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Location: South West Region | Warrnambool
Job type: Full time
Organisation: South West Healthcare
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: VG/1833823
Join SWHs supportive Social Work team as a Perinatal Social Worker, where you will play a key role in supporting the health and well-being of women and their infants. In this rewarding position, you will provide counselling, psychosocial assessments, and advocacy, while working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. If you are passionate about womens health and looking for a fulfilling role with a great work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you!
Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a difference in women's health while enjoying an excellent work-life balance? This is your chance to work in the stunning coastal town of Warrnambool with our dedicated Social Work and Counselling team at Women's Health and Maternity Services.
What's on offer:
About the Role: As a Perinatal Social Worker, you'll be integral to the psychosocial health and well-being of women and their infants during the perinatal period. You'll work primarily with pregnant women in the Women's Health Clinic, providing support to women dealing with health and complex social needs, offering counselling, risk assessments, advocacy, and more.
Your Key Responsibilities:
What You Bring:
If you are ready to make an impact in a rewarding role, all while embracing the stunning coastal lifestyle, we want to hear from you
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV)
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 and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 15 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
For any queries regarding the role please contact Natalie Jeremias - Manager Social Work and Counselling Department - njeremias@swh.net.au
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2026, with the appropriate classification Social Worker Grade 2.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au
Full time
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Natalie Jeremias, Manager Social Work and Counsell | njeremias@swh.net.au