CCLHD - Social Worker - Level 1/2 - Violence, Abuse & Neglect

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  

Working in Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) 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.

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  
 
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 continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are  committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
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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