Social Worker: Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative (HASI) Plus

Enjoy six weeks paid annual leave pro rata with generous NFP salary packaging options 

| External paid Clinical Supervision | no weekends or shift work | Mobile phone + laptop | Training opportunities | Autonomous working environment with team support | Employee Assistance Program 

About the role: Reporting to the Program Manager, the Social Worker will provide clinical services to a maximum of 10 participants and support the development of a multi-disciplinary approach to participants experiencing comorbidity, mental and physical health conditions. They will provide pre-emptive measures regarding health issues and work in partnership with participants and significant others, psychiatrists, support agencies and other health care providers.

About the program: The HASI+ program in Kempsey is a transitional rehabilitation and recovery-oriented, high intensity program for people with severe mental illness and significant functional impairment. The program integrates dedicated clinical and intensive psycho-social support on a 24/7 basis with stable community-based accommodation.

Hours and location: This position is based in Kempsey, and you will be working with participants face to face. A vehicle is available for work in the community. The hours are 35 per week until 30th June 2026. Hours during the day are flexible.

About you: Selection criteria: 

Qualifications and checks

1. A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for full membership to AASW
2. Current Driver’s Licence, A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.

Professional skills and experience

1. A minimum of three years’ experience working in a mental health care setting providing a range of Social Work interventions to participants who are part of the HASI+ target group.
2. Understanding of methodologies in the treatment and management of mental health disorders such as CBT, ACT, CFT, somatic therapy, mindfulness and psychosocial support.
3. Specialist mental health skills and experience in assessment and proactively case managing complex mental health conditions and co-morbidly.
4. Demonstrated high proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing applications

What’s in it for you: 

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits – whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes: 

• Flexible working solutions to support work-life balance. We offer the potential to scale your hours up or down over time. 
• Six weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) is provided to spend more time on holiday. 
• Training and career development opportunities. 
• Access to external clinical supervision for direct service staff. 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform and financial and legal advice, free to staff and their immediate family. 
• Salary sacrifice benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO-approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or school fees. 
• A $2,650 meal and accommodation card. 
• The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs. 

Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities

For any other queries, please contact [email protected]

This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 5 $47.50-49.65ph which is a package up to $101k including superannuation with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.  

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please note which role you are interested in and use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. 

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.