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Social worker - metropolitan youth health north

South Australia Health Careers
Social Worker
Posted: 6 March
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Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Health and Recovery Trauma Safety Services, Elizabeth 5112 Salary – AHP2, $91,785.00 - $106,330.00 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Part Time 0.90FTE, Temporary (fixed term) 6 month contract About WCHN Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do. What WCHN Can Offer You Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses. Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.) Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites). Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program. Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information. About the role As Social Worker, you will support vulnerable young people to access and navigate Youth Health services through assessment, case management, and targeted program. The Social Worker delivers high-quality, empathetic care and strengthens protective factors for young people. Key duties of the role Facilitate the access of vulnerable young people to relevant primary health care solutions. Use knowledge, evidence and experience to achieve agreed patient care outcomes. Coordinate service options for young people to build their capacity to manage their own health care support. Deliver case management services that engage young people in their health care management. Work collaboratively with clients in the development and delivery of their individual case management/care plans. Skills and Experience Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Knowledge of Metropolitan Youth Health population groups, psychosocial support and group work models and practices. Knowledge of adolescent psycho-social development, mental health and youth health issues. Experience in assessment, case planning and health care services within a case management approach to young people. Experience in planning, facilitation, and evaluation of group-based projects for young people. About MYH: MYH works on prevention, early intervention, and youth specialist health response measures regarding adverse childhood events (ACE) and their impact on young people’s health, including speciality programs for young parents. This position is located at a MYH clinical health service location site, where multiple support programs run, including various grant funded Young Parents support Programs. MYH programs focus on building and strengthening safe and positive relationships for all young people accessing our health services but with special focus on young parents and their children. Building these protective factors improve children and young people’s resilience and reduce the impacts of ACE’s on their future health and disrupting intergenerational cycles. Enquiries can be directed to Louise Woods Team Leader louise.woods@sa.gov.au 7117 0920 Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community. Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below: AHP2 - Youth Health Worker - Role Description - 930580.pdf Immunisation Requirements Checklist Applicant Documents Checklist The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:55pm

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