Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is currently seeking a Senior Wellbeing Officer to join our Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) team. In this key position, you will work closely with the Team Leader and Manager to support the leadership and coordination of a multi-disciplinary team delivering the HOPE program.

The HOPE program offers mental health treatment services to individuals aged 16 and over who have been referred following a suicide attempt or are experiencing acute suicidal ideation. The team provides evidence-based biological, psychological, and social interventions tailored to each person's needs and goals, for up to three months. A proportion of work within the HOPE program will take place outside regular business hours, with shifts scheduled at least one month in advance.

 Position Overview

• Permanent full-time (80 hours per fortnight) position with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Warrnambool Campus
• Welfare Worker Class 4
• Salary range: $77,812 - $83,153 pro rata, plus superannuation

This position may qualify for an incentive payment of up to $20,000 to support expenses such as rent, childcare, relocation costs, and more, through the Rural Workforce and Incentive Grants Program administered by Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV).

What you bring

• Relevant experience in similar leadership roles
•  Minimum of two years experience working in the social, community service or welfare work areas.
• Diploma or higher tertiary qualification in social or community service. .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as experience in coordination and supervision of staff.
• Recent experience working under professional and clinical supervision with individuals in crisis, with mental health issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to care of consumers and their families in the least restrictive and intrusive manner, respecting rights, privacy and dignity.
• An understanding of recovery oriented practices and trauma informed care in relation to the role.
• Ability to show initiative and proven capacity to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in computer skills.
• Current Victorian driver's licence is required.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 24 November 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 with the classification Welfare Worker Class 4.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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