Atherton - Social Worker Grade 2

1 week ago

Fairfield, Australia Forensicare Careers Full time

Multiple Full time, ongoing and fixed term positions
- Grade 2 Social Work positions available
- $88k - $101k dependant on experience + Super + Salary Packaging available

About the Role
Forensicare have a number of exciting opportunities for a Grade 2 Social Worker to join a dedicated and unique multidisciplinary team at the Thomas Embling Hospital.
Position is based in Fairfield at the Thomas Embling Hospital.
Inpatient Services at Thomas Embling Hospital (TEH) are provided within a high-security forensic hospital. Primarily designed to facilitate the provision of assessments, acute or continuing care and treatment for consumers admitted from the criminal justice system, TEH is a unique service provided in Victoria
The Social Worker Grade 2 contributes to ongoing development and planning of social work services to achieve and maintain a high standard of consumer care.
This position will consult with care team regarding social and systemic issues, as well as advocating for consumer and family/carer rights and entitlements.
**As a Grade 2 Social Worker, you will**:

- Deliver high quality social work services consistent with the Forensicare Model of Care, including maintaining a safe therapeutic environment through the use of relational security, risk reduction and rights-based interventions.
- Work with consumers and family/carers around psychosocial needs and legal literacy, as well as accessing supports and referrals to external services.
- Acknowledge the unique issues and concerns experienced by consumers, families and carers involved in the forensic mental health system.
- Hold a service development portfolio and maintain relevant resources for the TEH social work team
- Prioritise complex issues, including community transition, service access, and agency and family relationships as they impact on the individual well-being.

**About You**:

- Approved degree in social work, or other qualifications approved for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Post-qualifying social work practice experience in forensic mental health or a related field.
- Ability to deliver ethical and effective social work services in a statutory practice environment.
- Interest or expertise in practice areas of substance use/AoD Recovery, family therapy, forensic disability or forensic rehabilitation.
- Ability to coordinate and evaluate social work practice and service development activities.
- Understands risk reduction and recovery principles and practices in a forensic mental health setting.

To view the full Position Description, click the following link: LINK TO PD

**Benefits**:

- A mental health and wellbeing program provided
- Professional Development training opportunities to suit your career goal
- Access to an employee assistance program - an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
- Fitness passport - discounted unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres
- Refer a friend program, get up to a $1000
- Salary sacrificing of $9,010 and $2650 meal allowance per annum
- Social Club, access to discounted cinema tickets, AFL games, Zoos, Concerts etc
- Comprehensive Orientation Day before you start, and buddy system available

Eligibility
- Influenza and Immunisation Evidence

To Apply
Applications must include a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.
Applications will close by midnight on the 10th of September 2025.

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