Full Time / Permanent Part Time
SensesWA is a leading not-for-profit organisation, with over 127 years of history in providing disability services in Western Australia. We work with infants, children and adults with a range of disabilities and strive to provide support that is holistic, person-centred and culturally inclusive.
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Deafblind Services team based in our Burswood office/ Perth metro SensesWA hubs. The Social Worker (this role) is responsible for providing high-quality evidence-based Social Work services to meet the social welfare needs of clients and their families within SensesWA’s Therapy Services Team; to deliver assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe quality client care in the area of support and short term counselling; to facilitate peer support and opportunities for information exchange for the client their family and significant others; and to provide effective clinical support, coaching, mentoring and supervision of allocated social work students.
SensesWA Therapists/Deafblind Services team have a community-based role delivering interventions where the clients live their lives, in family homes, schools and other appropriate local contexts and environments.
Reporting to Deafblind Services Manager, you will be working closely with a dedicated and supportive bunch of multidisciplinary therapists, providing family and person-centred evidence-based support to our clients. Our goal is for our clients to live their best lives!
What you will bring to the role:
- Passion to coach and mentor colleagues as well as work collaboratively with clients in the disability sector as a Social Worker.
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Previous experience working with clients with disabilities and their families and caregivers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to plan, implement and deliver person-centred evidence-based services.
- Good understanding of and commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Practice Standards & Code of Conduct.
- Ability to manage your time while balancing the needs of a diverse caseload.
What we offer:
- A fun, caring and motivating place to work with supportive, passionate, and friendly colleagues
- Leaders who value your contribution and share your commitment to achieving goals through challenging and rewarding work, with support to develop both personally and professionally
- A strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Support the delivery of our comprehensive ‘Sensational Start’ program that equips therapists to work confidently in the disability sector
- Flexible working conditions that work for you, including working from home
- Effective supervision and support in all aspects of clinical and professional life
- A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Up to $15,900 + $2650 per annum tax-free salary packaging
- Up to 8 weeks purchased leave (pro-rata)
- 5 days and $500 professional development per annum (pro-rata)
- Up to 5 hours/ week study leave towards a higher qualification (pro-rata)
- 2 days wellness leave per annum
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Company car use or mileage reimbursement
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now and upload your CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “What you will bring to the role” section above.
SensesWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
For further information about the application process, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@senses.org.au
For further information about the role, please contact the Deafblind Services Manager – Kate Brill: kate.brill@senses.org.au
