Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre Remuneration : $54.77 - $56.54 per hour Hours Per Week : 32 Requisition ID : REQ450841 Applications Close: 07/01/2024 Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 (NSW). With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. What we can offer you (for eligible employees): · Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging · Novated Leasing · Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year · Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members · Fitness Passport What you'll be doing: We are currently looking to recruit a Social Worker Level 3 to join the Building Stronger Foundations Team at Cranebrook Community Health Centre. The Social Worker Level 3 role involves a variety of duties relating to clinical duties, consultancy, education and health promotion and quality activities. The purpose of this position is to p rovide a high quality Social Work service including comprehensive assessments, community development and a range of therapeutic interventions for clients of Child and Family services. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. About us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability. 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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Selection criteria to be addressed: Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and Being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Recent experience in the provision of clinical services to client groups of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills, as well as counselling, group and family work, including the areas of domestic violence, post natal depression, child protection issues, low risk suicide and an understanding of normal development and the significant variability’s of childhood development Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision. Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report on services, including identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice across psychosocial and multidisciplinary service delivery Experience in providing clinical supervision, consultation and demonstrated ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks Experience working with people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, those who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and/ or come from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. High level of cultural competence Practise within a Primary Health Care framework, including building effective partnerships with other relevant government, non-government and community organisations Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, time management, and computer skills Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler on JoAnn.Buhlerhealth.nsw.gov.au