Locum Hospital Social Worker
- Experienced Social Worker required for a remote hospital service in NT.
- Must have strong skills in crisis intervention and domestic violence risk assessment.
- Role involves working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
- 28th September – 16th October
- Flights covered + FREE accommodation
- Locum rates upto $75 per hour + super
Experienced Social Worker required for this NT service. This is a remote 60 bed hospital. The service requires high level skills as a sole Social Worker and demonstrated cultural competence working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. There is a high incidence of domestic and family violence, child neglect and abuse reporting and statutory child removal.
You must be available from 28th September – 16th October – the dates are not flexible.
I’ve had great feedback from the 40+ allied health locums I’ve placed here over the years. To be considered, you must have:
- Experience NOT including placements providing clinical social work services within a hospital setting (Emergency Department), including crisis intervention and short term support
- Strong knowledge and experience in domestic and family violence risk assessment, safety planning and support services
- Experience working with child protection concerns, including mandatory reporting requirements, and liaising with relevant agencies
- Ability to work extended hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts, on call (penalty rates apply)
- This role is NOT suitable for new graduates or candidates who don't have PAID hospital experience
Cases include:
- Sexual violence
- ED presentations
- Crisis response (adults and paediatrics)
- Guardianship
- Advocacy
- NDIS applications
- Inpatients only – ED, acute wards – general medical, surgical, palliative care, rehabilitation, maternity and paediatrics
- You must have strong crisis response and experience with victims of domestic and sexual violence
- Join a team of clinicians at different levels from Director, Team leaders, SWs, DTs, OTs, PTs, SPs, AHAs, ALOs, Admin
You must have relevant experience.
This role requires you to be eligible for AASW membership
Overseas trained Social Workers, please do not respond unless your qualifications have been assessed by the AASW
Join my other locums who love this remote health service!
Return flights reimbursed (upto $1200) and free accommodation for locums. A driving license is required for this role.
Locum rates up to $75 per hour + super dependent on experience. Potential for living away from home benefits (more take home pay, usually $5-6 dollars more an hour!).
Come to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lovers paradise.
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on ************ or email **********************
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