• Advance your clinical expertise & grow your leadership skills.
• Regular Supervision &  work with a supportive leadership team.
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Classification: QUAL SOC WKR GR3 YR4 (SC34)*  
  

A unique opportunity to utilize both your clinical and leadership skills within a supportive team environment.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative . We are One Peninsula Health.   

What You Will Be Doing 

This Social Work leadership position is based at Frankston Hospital, providing an opportunity for you to be part of an exciting redevelopment and expansion.  This is a unique opportunity to work as part of the Social Work leadership team, advancing your clinical expertise whilst also utilising and developing your leadership skills.  The Senior Clinical Social Worker will work alongside the dedicated Social Work Site Senior for Frankston Hospital, to provide consultation, supervision and regular support to a dedicated and dynamic team of Social Workers.  You will be supported to participate in professional development, quality initiatives and represent Social Work in a range of meetings and committees. 

This is a permanent, full time Senior Clinical Social Work role based at Frankston Hospital.  The Senior Social Worker will have opportunity to provide Social Work services to a designated area of clinical responsibility within the acute setting, with current opportunity to work on a neurological and general medicine ward.  The Senior Clinical Social Worker will also provide operational and leadership support to the Frankston Hospital Social Work team, in collaboration with Senior colleagues.  This will include providing consultation, supervision and guidance to Grade 1 Social Workers on rotation, Grade 2 Social Workers as well as Social Work students.  The Senior Clinical Social Worker will demonstrate confidence in representing Social Work and Allied Health and will lead collaborative practice in multi-disciplinary teams, meetings and committees.   

Please see position description: Position Description.

What You Need 

We anticipate you will have: 

• You will need to hold a Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work and a minimum of seven years of relevant work experience post graduation. Post graduate studies are highly regarded and may be eligible for a higher education allowance.
• As a multi-site organisation you may be required to work across sites. You will have access to our extensive pool of fleet cars and will need a Victorian Drivers licence. 

What Next

Apply NOW! 
 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700. 

For any queries regarding the role, please contact Marilyn Connolly - Deputy Head of Social Work on 9784 7073. 

Applications close 30/11/2024. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021- 2026 for Salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. 

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.