Social Worker Child and Family

Royal Far West is one of Australia\'s most enduring and respected charities. We have been connecting children in rural and remote communities to the care they need since 1924. We are looking for a Social Worker, Level 1 or 2 in a Full Time, Fixed Term position until October 2026. Please detail your experience as well as why you want to work with Royal Far West in your cover letter.

The Social Workers at Royal Far West practice a strengths based, family centered, trauma informed approach, supporting the child's mental health and developmental well-being in the wider context of their home, environment and community. This position provides Social Work services to children and families referred to Royal Far West, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis until October 2026.

• Provide Social Work services to children and families referred to Royal Far West.
• Practise a strengths based, family centered, trauma informed approach to support mental health and developmental well-being within home, environment and community.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver social work assessment, intervention, case management and discharge planning for children aged 0 - 12 years with developmental vulnerability.

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligible for membership with AASW.
• Understanding of core components of paediatric Social Work including family support, child interventions, parent counselling/coaching, short-term & targeted casework, and partnerships with families and local service networks.
• Ability to plan and deliver social work assessment, intervention, case management and discharge planning for children (0-12 years) with developmental vulnerability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, file notes, and communication with children, carers, teachers and colleagues.
• Knowledge of Child Safe practices, Child Protection legislation, policy and procedures; ability to assess and respond to child safety and wellbeing with various stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of family-centered and strengths-based care and trauma-informed approaches.
• Compliance with Mandatory Employment Screening Checks Policy and Workforce Immunisation Policy.
• Commitment to diverse and inclusive practices; understanding of CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within health and family wellbeing.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and liaising with a broad range of services.

• Understanding of benefits and challenges for children in rural and remote areas.
• Experience working with children/adolescents with disability and/or complex developmental, social-emotional, learning and behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of early life trauma and/or experience with a trauma-informed approach.

• Structured induction program.
• Meaningful work focusing on children's mental health and resilience; practical work and clinical care opportunities.
• High-quality clinical supervision; opportunities to become accredited facilitators of programs; leadership and professional development programs.
• Multi-disciplinary workplace with access to paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers.
• Salary packaging and tax-advantaged benefits; work from Manly Beach or remote work options; device and leave provisions.
• Inclusive culture with values of Care, Connection, Passion and Impact; recognition and reward programs.
• Care Days up to 5 days for health and wellbeing, in addition to annual and personal leave.
• NDIS Worker Check and vaccination requirements as applicable; NSW Working with Children Check required.

If you would like to take the first step in developing your career in a purpose led organisation, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the essential criteria by clicking on the "Apply" button. For further information please contact Tamara Muggridge at tamaram@royalfarwest.org.au. A position description is available on the Royal Far West website https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/current-vacancies/.

Candidates will be reviewed as they are submitted, so please don't delay in submitting your application. Royal Far West is committed to reconciliation and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or based on status in any protected group. We encourage applications from minorities and all qualified applicants. Only those with the right to work in Australia can be considered. As a child safe organisation, all employees are required to provide a NSW Working with Children Check and vaccination record against Covid-19. If working with NDIS clients, a NDIS Worker Check will also be required.