Erskine - Social Worker Grade 2 at Forensicare

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

101202.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Case Planning, Forensic Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Practice, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Assessment, Recovery-Focused Practice, Clinical Supervision, Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Social Worker (Grade 2) Ravenhall Correctional Centre | Melbourne West Social Worker Grade 2 (SW2) Pay Range - $88030 - $101,202 Plus Super and Benefits This will be aligned to the new 2024-2028 under implementation. A workplace like no other At Forensicare, we're Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We work alongside some of the state's most vulnerable consumers, supporting recovery while contributing to a safer and more connected mental health and justice system. As a Social Worker within our prison services program at Ravenhall Correctional Centre, you'll work in a unique and highly rewarding environment where your expertise can make a genuine difference to consumers, their families and carers. You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team that values curiosity, collaboration, professional growth and recovery-focused practice. About the role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to provide specialist forensic mental health services within the Erskine Forensic Mental Health Service at Ravenhall Correctional Centre. In this role, you will: Deliver high-quality social work assessments, interventions and care planning. Complete comprehensive psychosocial, family, risk and needs assessments. Advocate for consumers' rights, entitlements and recovery goals. Provide specialist advice and consultation to multidisciplinary team members. Support family-inclusive and recovery-oriented practice. Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives and research activities. Assist with the supervision and support of students and early-career social workers where appropriate. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support positive consumer outcomes. What you'll bring To be successful, you will have: A degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Demonstrated commitment to mental health recovery principles. Substantial post-qualification social work experience. Experience delivering ethical and effective social work services within complex or statutory environments. Strong psychosocial assessment and complex case planning skills. Understanding of risk, recovery and trauma-informed practice. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. To access a detailed position description, please click LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION. Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers Eligibility Influenza and Immunisation Evidence This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality social work assessments, interventions, and care planning for consumers within a forensic mental health service. Provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams and advocate for consumers' rights and recovery goals.