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Senior Social Worker - Metropolitan North Region

SeniorFull-timeOfficeBrisbane QLD, AustraliaProfessional servicesPeople and culturePosted 6 months agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

The Senior Social Worker position at Metropolitan North Region is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. By joining a multidisciplinary team, you will support their educational pathways, helping them reach their full potential. The Department values innovation, professionalism, and diversity, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Responding to needs

Responding to the needs of the identified young people and families to assist with engagement and personalised learning plans in partnership with school communities and external stakeholders.
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Building resilience

Building resilience through facilitation of referrals to other allied health professionals, and service and care coordination for the purpose of assisting young persons and their family's wellbeing and mental health.
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Providing assessments

Provide professional mental health and social welfare assessment and interventions and follow up support of the identified young people and families as required.

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualifications in Social Work

Possession of relevant qualifications for professional practice.

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Experience in complex case management

Demonstrated ability to manage multifaceted cases effectively.

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Understanding of social work in schools

Experience working within educational environments is essential.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work
Possession of relevant qualifications for professional practice.

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Experience in complex case management
Demonstrated ability to manage multifaceted cases effectively.

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Understanding of social work in schools
Experience working within educational environments is essential.

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Therapeutic support experience
Proven skills in providing interventions for mental health challenges.

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Stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse groups.

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