Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to August 2024)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 – 2
Remuneration: $1292.52 – $1872.58 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ441915

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

We have an exciting maternity leave position that provides the opportunity to make a difference to young people and their families and carers and learn from a skilled, supportive, multidisciplinary team. The Social Worker – Youth Health will work within the Youth Health team to:

• Provide intake and referral, holistic psychosocial assessments and short-term counselling ensuring young people and their families are supported as partners in their own health care.
• Actively support and guide young people with multiple vulnerabilities and/or chronic and complex healthcare needs to navigate and engage with appropriate support services.
• Provide outreach activities to engage young people most at need, including in schools and in health facilities.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of key support services for young people on the Central Coast.

   

About You

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys a diverse role. You will be well supported within a multidisciplinary team navigating and supporting vulnerable young people to engage with specialist and mainstream health care providers.  You are passionate about client centred care and have a solid understanding of key support services for young people, particularly those with multiple/complex needs, in the local area.

About working in Youth Health on the Central Coast

Youth Health delivers holistic health care that is responsive to the needs of young people with multiple vulnerabilities, care that is coordinated and integrated with the range of health service providers and other government and non-government youth service providers.  You will be working in a multidisciplinary team with medical, nursing, allied health and admin staff. Our service priorities are aligned with the NSW Youth Health Framework 2017-24 , the District and Directorate annual priorities.

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.
• 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.

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  Stepping Up initiative.

 
Stepping Up Website 

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

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Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

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For role related queries or questions contact:
Emma Merlino
Phone: 0414 193 042
Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday 29th October 2023 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.