Job Description

Want to make a meaningful impact every day?

For more than 130 years, SensesWA has supported Western Australians through person-centred, inclusive and meaningful services. Guided by our values of being Authentic, Courageous, Inclusive and Curious, we create an environment where our clients and our people can thrive.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people of all genders and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team and use your Social Work expertise to support people and families to build capability, navigate challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll deliver evidence-based, person-centred services while providing leadership, mentoring and support to strengthen Social Work practice across SensesWA.

You’ll:

• Provide assessment, support and short-term counselling
• Support individuals and families with complex needs
• Connect people with community services and supports
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Allied Health team
• Mentor and supervise Social Workers and Allied Health students
• Contribute to contemporary, evidence-based Social Work practice

Why Join SensesWA?

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per FBT year
• Manageable caseloads supporting sustainable workloads
• Strong multidisciplinary and clinical support
• Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options
• Paid training leave and an external professional development allowance
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement
• Opportunities to mentor others and influence Social Work practice

As a not-for-profit organisation, eligible SensesWA employees can access salary packaging through AccessPay, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for eligible meal entertainment.

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work
• Current AASW membership
• Experience supporting people and families with complex needs
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong professional judgement and a collaborative approach
• Understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current WA Working with Children Check
• Current WA Driver’s Licence
• Valid Australian working rights

Experience in disability, early childhood intervention, family support or community-based services will be highly regarded.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re an experienced Social Worker looking to make an impact, mentor others and help strengthen quality Social Work practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d like to take the next step in your career with SensesWA.