Social Worker

Pay Grade Range: $95,732 to $110,037 plus super and salary packaging

Forensicare is Victoria's specialist provider of forensic mental health services.

We deliver recovery-focused care for people living with serious mental illness who are connected to, or at risk of contact with, the justice system.

Working across secure inpatient, prison and community settings, our services support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration while promoting safety, human rights and person-centred care.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker (AHP3) to join our multidisciplinary team at Ravenhall Correctional Centre.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality social work services that support recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and rights-based care.

You will undertake psychosocial and criminogenic assessments, contribute to care and risk management planning, and provide specialist interventions to consumers and their families/carers.

You will play a key role in advocating for consumer rights, facilitating access to community supports and services, and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

The role provides the opportunity to influence positive outcomes for consumers within a unique and rewarding forensic mental health environment.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and formulate evidence - informed interventions.
• Support consumers, families and carers through education, advocacy and referrals.
• Provide specialist consultation to clinical and custodial stakeholders.
• Participate in supervision, training and development of students and junior staff.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and participate in safe care practices.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated post -qualification social work experience.
• Strong understanding of recovery-orientated practice and risk assessment principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

• Meaningful work supporting recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Access to experienced clinical leaders and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and quality improvement.
• Future opportunities to be considered for ongoing Social Work vacancies as the hospital workforce continues to grow.
• A values-driven organisation committed to safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

If you are passionate about delivering recovery-focused care and want to make a difference within Victoria's specialist forensic mental health service, we encourage you to apply.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Position Description:

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Please Note – Applications will be accessed as received and applications may close earlier than indicated.

• 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.