CCLHD- New Street Services- Violence, Abuse and Neglect

September 11, 2024

Central Coast Local Health District

Erina

OTHER & PART TIME

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2025
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 4
Remuneration: $59.28 - $60.71 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ511898
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to innovative, quality health care to support our local community through our Caring for the Coast Strategy. We have developed an opportunity for Social Worker to work collaboratively with clinicians in Violence, Abuse and Neglect team
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

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.
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.
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 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 understanding and experience in undertaking psychosocial assessment in the area of violence, abuse and neglect.
You have 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, managing and responding to stressful situations.

About working in Violence, Abuse and Neglect on the Central Coast
Our services are dynamic, innovative, and leaders in trauma informed, culturally safe and strength based care. We have a primary role of establishing stabilisation and safety for children, young people, individuals and families and work across the health system to support healing and recovery, with a focus on increasing capacity and wellbeing. We are committed to ongoing development and continuous improvement and strive for a flexible and responsive public health response to Violence Abuse and Neglect.
We look forward to welcoming new and energetic staff and encourage you to call us to yarn or learn more about the role so we can support you through the application process.
The position is part of a small CCLHD team that is also part of a developing network of services delivered by LHD’s in New South Wales and includes a specific focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.
This role is suitable for the following:

Psychologist
Senior Psychologist
Social Worker Level 4

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
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
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.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
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 Jennifer Hogan on
Email: Jennifer.Hogan1@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0457 488 020
Applications Close: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11:59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available