Cclhd - Social Worker - Level 1/2 - Violence, Abuse

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Level 1/2
**Remuneration**: $1,359.63 - $1,939.70 per week
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ536951

**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.**

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Worker Level 1/2 for a permanent full time position within their Violence, Abuse & Neglect (VAN) team.

The Social Worker
- Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) is responsible for providing strength based, trauma informed and culturally sensitive interventions and will be afforded the opportunity to develop practice across all clinical streams. Based in either the Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) or the Sexual Assault Service (SAS), the social worker will participate in a development pathway over their first two years that will provide a strong foundation for the work across the specialty areas of child protection, sexual assault and domestic violence.

The position includes access to training and supervision and the opportunity to build strong professional networks. It is anticipated that career progression opportunities into more senior clinical roles will follow successful completion of the VAN development pathway. Our teams are supported to deliver evidence based and culturally safe interventions that operationalise the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, Service Standards, Guidelines and relevant Policy and Procedures.

**About You**
- You will have a Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and alignment with relevant professional practice standards.
- You have experience undertaking psychosocial assessment in the area of violence, abuse and neglect..
- You have a sound knowledge of the impact of trauma and the broader systemic issues that impact people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect.
- You are self-motivated and skilled in time management, prioritising competing commitments, and managing and responding to stressful situations.

**Where** **you**’**ll be working**

VAN services have a primary role of establishing safety and stabilisation for children, young people, individuals and families who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect, and work towards ongoing healing and recovery, with a focus on increasing capacity and wellbeing. Working from a strong evidence base, they facilitate recovery and promote integrated and trauma informed care that is holistic and seamless.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

**What we Offer**
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

**Child Safe Standard Commitment**

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.**

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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Matheson;
Phone : (02) 4328 7350

**Applications Close: Sunday, 1 December 2024 at 11.59pm.