Child Protection Social Worker

**Remuneration**: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 4
**Location**: Maitland, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ536362
**Applications Close**: Monday, 9th December 2024

**Where you'll be working**:
An exciting opportunity to join the Maitland/Kurri & Cessnock Social Work Services, in the position of Maitland/Kurri & Cessnock - Child Protection Social Worker. This position sits within the Maitland Hospital Social Work Team, comprising of critical and acute care, ICU, Maternity Services & Paediatrics. The successful applicant will be joining a dynamic exciting team of dedicated Social Worker with a passion for positive patient outcomes, within the Health Systems. The position will work across various teams and departments within Lower Hunter Sector.

**About the role**:
The successful applicant will provide consultation, leadership and case management in the area of Child Protection across the various sites. Support staff to identify and respond to patients and families where Child Protection concerns are identified. Provide education, in services and the promotion of Child Protection related events within the Maitland/Kurri & Cessnock Health sites.

Maitland/Kurri & Cessnock - Child Protection Social Worker, has direct line management to the Maitland Hospital Social Worker Services Site Senior, to provide timely advise, support and consultation. The position is also supported clinically by the Team Leader - Child Protection Team at John Hunter Hospital and the Hunter VAN Network.

**About you**:
We are seeking a person who is highly motivated, able to work independently with in complex Child Protection matters and within a team. A person with specific knowledge and experience in the area of Child Protection, policies, procedures and legislation. Someone with established network within the Child Protection area, who can utilise those networks to improve and maintain the working relationships between Health and Department of Communities and Justice.

We are seeking a person with a passion to increase the knowledge of Child Protection across the sites by participating in education, consultation and leading Child Protection related events throughout the Sector.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a minimum of Bachelor Degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and minimum of three full years of post-graduate experience.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI

**Additional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**_Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.-
**_HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternit