Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30 June 2025 Location: Ingleburn Community Health Centre Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $2,081.21 - $2,148.65 per week Requisition ID: REQ467396 Application Close Date: 25 /02/2024 Interview Date Range: 28/02/2024 – 06/03/2024 Contact Details: Erin Nicoll – 0467 786 798 | Erin.Nicollhealth.nsw.gov.au Are you a Senior Social Worker in child protection looking to work Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm? What We Offer 10.5% Superannuation Annual Leave 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees) One additional day off per month (Full Time Employees Only) Paid Maternity and Parental Leave provisions Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary Workplace Giving Program Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program About the Opportunity Fun, friendly, very supportive team Flexible Work Practice available – including working from home Home visiting model with a range of clients meaning every day is different Work with infants, children and young people aged 0-18 years and their families. Long term contract Multidisciplinary team comprised of Child and Family Health Nurses and Social Workers Individual and autonomous practice within the safety and support of a team environment Working along side DCJ, NGOs, Youth Health PARVAN, Child and Family Health, Paediatric, Mental health and allied health teams Travel to various sites across the District For a confidential discussion about the role please call Erin Nicoll ( 0467 786 798) today What You'll be Doing The vision for South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. The NSW Health Out of Home Care Health Pathways Program provides health assessments to children in Out of Home Care 0-18 years. The Primary purpose of the role is the provision of trauma informed assessment and intervention which promotes, protects and maintains the health of children/young persons in Out of Home Care. The Primary purpose of the Social Worker (Lvl 3) role is the provision of trauma informed assessment and intervention, which promotes, protects and maintains the health of children and young people in OOHC. This includes assessing, reviewing and developing Health Management Plans, which address the physical, developmental, psychosocial, sexual and mental health of children and young people in OOHC. Delivery mode is to be adaptable and flexible according to need and resources available. The Social Worker (Lvl 3) will provide professional and carer education around health needs of children in OOHC. The Social Worker (Lvl 3) will provide specialist social work service to patients, clients, consumers and their family/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. Social Work degree which provides eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics. Extensive post graduate experience in working with children, young people (0-18 years) and families within the Child Protection context. Demonstrated knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and policy and procedures, with a focus on Out of Home Care. Demonstrated advanced level of skills in complex psycho-social assessment and extensive specialist psycho-social knowledge of children in relation to: child protection, substance misuse, mental illness, domestic violence and the impact this may have on attachment and development. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain close working relationships with NSW Health Services, Department of Communities and Justice and Non-Government agencies, and multidisciplinary colleagues Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and demonstrated computer skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage stressful situations; ability to work unsupervised and apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities and service evaluation processes with other staff and demonstrated capacity to provide clinical supervision. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description Additional Information Stepping Up – Close the Gap Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I community to apply. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. 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