Social Worker

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact make an extraordinary difference and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

The role focuses on supporting individuals to maintain independence improve wellbeing and access appropriate services while navigating complex social emotional and environmental challenges. The role identifies client needs and aligns services with available openings within the organisation enabling independence and choice through option of provider.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identify assess and respond to risks such as elder abuse neglect self-neglect and mental health deterioration
• Maintain current knowledge of local service networks and referral pathways developing partnerships within the organisation and industry to enhance client outcomes and service accessibility
• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies in situations involving distress mental health concerns or family conflict
• Support clients and families to understand and navigate Home Care Packages My Aged Care and other government-funded programs
• Translate assessment findings into practical measurable and outcome-driven interventions through tailored person-centred care plans in partnership with clients carers and families ensuring goals reflect client preferences independence and wellbeing

About you:

• Willingness to embrace the values of Southern Cross Care WA and rewarding industry and how it plays into the role
• Uphold client rights demonstrating ethical decision-making and confidentiality
• Demonstrate empathetic person-centred care that promotes dignity independence and client choice
  
• Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - Required

Working with us

At Southern Cross Care (WA) we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance discount.
• Free employee assistance program.
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks for full time employees.
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply

To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.

Kindly note if your application progresses to an interview well be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation Record - Influenza/Flu vaccination
• A completed pre-employment health declaration
• Proof of working rights

Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

For more information on the services we provide visit:

About us

Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 1000 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;

Listen Act Do not give up Work as one.

Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.