Social Worker (Grade 3), Barwon Early Parenting Centre

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About the role 

Join the Barwon Early Parenting Centre (BEPC) and make a meaningful difference to families with children aged 0 - 4 years.

As a Social Worker, you will provide social work expertise across inpatient and outpatient services, including residential, day stay and triage programs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support families to strengthen parent-child relationships, develop parenting confidence and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

You will work closely with families, health professionals and community services to provide tailored support and connect families with appropriate services and resources.

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and clinical intervention for children and families accessing the BEPC.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community organisations to support family wellbeing.
• Provide consultation, referrals and connection to appropriate community-based services and supports.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to quality improvement and service planning activities.

What we're looking for

• A Bachelor or entry-level Master of Social Work accredited by the AASW, with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Experience applying social work knowledge and skills within a health or community setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with families and professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and the AASW Code of Ethics.

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.