Social Worker

Forensicare; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensicare is seeking an experienced Social Worker (AHP3) to join the Ravenhall Correctional Centre team. You will deliver psychosocial assessments, contribute to care planning, and provide specialist interventions to consumers and their families within a forensic mental health setting.

Applicants should hold a tertiary Social Work qualification, be eligible for AASW membership, and have post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Eligibility for AASW membership

Job description

Social Worker

Location: Ravenhall Correctional Centre | Everton Unit

Classification: Allied Health Professional Grade 3 (AHP3)

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

About Forensicare

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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

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.

What We Offer

• 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.

Eligibility

• 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.