Employment Type: Permanent Part Time X 2
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20 & 32
Requisition ID: REQ653153
Application close: Sunday 24th May
Central Coast Local Health District's community allied health services are growing and expanding – leading new and innovative models of care with the focus on keeping our community healthy, safe and where possible.
If you're looking to build your career with CCLHD and contribute to our community, we encourage you to apply.
About The Opportunity
The Social Worker within the Central Coast Multi-Agency Response Centre (CCMARC) applies advanced clinical expertise to assess and provide guidance on the release of health information, while contributing to joint assessment and coordinated multi-agency responses to child wellbeing and protection concerns.
In this role, they act as a key advocate for contextualising health information within the child protection framework, supporting partner agencies to make informed, evidence-based decisions. They collaborate closely with government and non-government stakeholders to facilitate timely information sharing and promote coordinated, effective responses.
The Social Worker plays a critical role in advocating for responsive health interventions, navigating care pathways, and coordinating information exchange across health services to ensure appropriate support for vulnerable children and families.
Working in partnership with colleagues and leadership within Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Services, and across the broader health system, they contribute to the delivery of integrated, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care that is holistic and seamless. They engage in ongoing professional development to support innovative, culturally safe, and evidence-based practice, aligning with the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, relevant service standards, guidelines, and policies.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* A degree Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and alignment with relevant professional practice standards.
* Clinical expertise in the area of violence, abuse and neglect with demonstrated high level skills in child protection risk assessment and decision making.
* Understanding of child protection and privacy principles and practice, and a demonstrated knowledge of the legislative context, relevant Acts and NSW Health policies in regard to child protection with particular focus on information exchange in the context of the Child and Young Person (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
* Self-motivated and skilled in effective time management, prioritising competing work commitments, managing and responding to stressful situations and ability to work unsupervised.
* Sound understanding of the NSW health system, its demands and good clinical knowledge in a range of health services e.g. Drug and Alcohol, Emergency Departments, Mental Health, Women Children and Families in relation to child protection presentations.
* Proven capacity to analyse, interpret and report on complex clinical and professional issues, including high level skills in risk assessment and decision making.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
At Central Coast Local Health District, you'll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:
Work-Life Balance
· Accrued day off each month (ADO)
· 17.5% annual leave loading
· Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
· Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
· Novated leasing options
· Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
· Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
· Free flu vaccinations
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
· Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
· Access to professional development and education
· Secondment and career‐advancement opportunities across the District
Need More Information?
Daniel Hooper
Phone: 0427 267 ***
Email: *************@health.nsw.gov.au
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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. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
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.
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