October 25, 2024

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Nowra

OTHER & FULL TIME

Drug and Alcohol Social Worker, Whole Family Team

Join our dynamic team as a Social Worker, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

$117,544 – $120,393 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Social Worker Level 4 | Whole Family Team, Nowra | REQ528140 | Applications close: 10 November 2024

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service deliver a range of treatment and support services for people encountering problems with their alcohol or substance use and their families and carers.

The ISLHD Whole Family Team provides high quality care to families to ensure the provision of evidence based interventions and optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The Whole Family Team provides specialist clinical drug and alcohol and mental health services to families where there are also existing child protection concerns. These complex families often have co-occurring drug and alcohol and mental health issues, domestic violence, social disadvantage and other physical health and social issues.

The Whole Family Team Drug and Alcohol Senior Social Worker works intensively and assertively with families to assist in managing their mental health and drug and alcohol issues and developing the skills necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

In the Shoalhaven, on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

NSW Drivers Licence

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.