Social Worker, Child and Family Health Service
Job no:
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Work type:
Part time
Location:
Murray and Mallee
Categories:
Allied and Scientific Health
Women's and Children's Health Network, Acute Services, Murray Bridge ****
Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Part Time (0.7 FTE) – Permanent Ongoing
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people.
We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging advantages of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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About the role
The CaFHS Social Worker works as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve the early identification, assessment and care planning for families with complex needs and facing adversity.
The Social Worker is based in a CaFHS site but works across regions, including Torrens House,



a residential intensive program for mother with babies who are experiencing feeding, settling issues.
Key duties of the role
Contributes to direct service provision for Collaborative Care eligible clients by providing specialist skills in assessment and engagement of families who are experiencing psychosocial adversity
A positive image of the service will be conveyed through all interactions with clients.
Maintenance of individual professional development portfolio and competencies within current role.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a service of best practice
Skills and Experience
Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Demonstrated experience undertaking psychosocial assessments and complex interventions with families and children aged 0–3 years.
Demonstrated high-level counselling and/or case management skills in supporting families experiencing complex psychosocial needs.
Strong knowledge of attachment, infant mental health, child development, child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
Advanced communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support junior staff.
Enquiries can be directed to
Annette Sargent
A/Regional Team Manager - Country South
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Application Closing Date: Monday28 September *******:55PM
Advertised:
14 Sep **** Cen.
Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
28 Sep **** Cen.
Australia Standard Time
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Social Worker, Child And Family Health Service (South Australia)
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