Cclhd - Targeted - Social Worker Level 1/2 - Child and Family Health

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2
**Remuneration**: $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Location**: Gosford Gateway Centre
**Requisition ID**: REQ560024
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 18th May 2025 at 11:59pm

**Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criterion. For more information visit**Stepping Up**.**

Central Coast Local Health District has a unique opportunity to make a difference to the lives of families of the Central Coast Community, as well as contribute towards closing the gap and achieving health equity for Aboriginal people.

This permanent full time Aboriginal targeted position is an opportunity, in a positive and supported working environment, to learn and/or further develop your person centred and trauma informed therapeutic Social Work counselling skills and provide counselling services to and work alongside Aboriginal parents, children and families as well as other members of the wider ranging Central Coast community.
**About the Role**

In this position you will be guaranteed to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable and central to your Social Work practice as you move forward with your Social Work career.

This position will work within a dedicated interdisciplinary team primarily based at Gosford Community Health Centre, located in the Gateway Centre, Gosford. From time to time, the position will also work from other CCLHD Community Health Facilities.

Key responsibilities include conducting psycho-social assessments, providing therapeutic Social Work counselling services that work to support children, parents and families to foster healthy and secure relationships and improve overall family functioning. The position encompasses activities such as case coordination, individual and family counselling/therapy, group work, and facilitating referrals to partner services that meet the families identified needs. It also involves collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues and senior managers within CCLHD Child and Family Health service and the active contribution to service development, evaluation, and provides education to staff and students.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

**About You**

You will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number) and a demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the Social Worker Level 1/2 - Child and Family Health position.
- An eager interest in learning and/or further developing your Social Work therapeutic counselling skills and working in partnership with parents and families, including brief and/or longer term individual and/or family counselling/interventions and group facilitation.
- An understanding of psycho-social and attachment issues occurring during child development.

**Benefits**
- **Work-Life Balance** - Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- **Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- **Health & Wellbeing** - Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- **Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

**NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However,**COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment**.**

**Additional Information**

**An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.**

**Need More Information?**

**Phone**:02 4320 3519

**For role-related queries, please contact Deborah Guild on**:
**Phone**: 02 4320 2171

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