Social Worker Grade 2

Job Description

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. About the Role: This is a Permanent Full Time (1 EFT) Grade 2 role in the Social Work Department. In this role you will be responsible for providing social and emotional assessment, support and intervention for children and families where issues are identified as impacting on quality of life and outcomes for the child. What You'll Achieve: Provide high quality clinical care to children and families presenting to RCH with a broad range of complex medical and psychosocial needs Contribute to timely decision making, transition or discharge planning and referral to community providers Support and counselling for vulnerable children and families in crisis situations including trauma, family violence, grief and loss Engage in quality improvement to enhance existing Social Work services to patients and families Your Skills and Experience: Social Work Degree from an accredited University/Course Eligibility for membership of AASW and meet AASW CPE accreditation standards Clinical experience recognised in related field of practice Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCH’s “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure Application process: To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Jennifer Burn, Workforce Development Manager Ph: 03 9345 6111 Email: Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button #J-18808-Ljbffr