Senior Social Worker- Child Protection Counselling Service

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

The Child Protection Counselling Service (CPCS) forms part of CCLHD’s integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service, and is part of the Family Services clinical stream. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Social Worker for one of our senior clinical roles.

CPCS is a key therapeutic service working in the family preservation and restoration area, providing trauma informed, recovery-oriented interventions to vulnerable children and families on the Central Coast where children have experienced violence, abuse and neglect. Services are delivered in close collaboration with Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), with the focus of increasing safety, supporting children to recover from trauma, and for parents/carers to strengthen their parenting capacity and attachment, so children can safely remain with or be restored to their family.

About you

You will bring your experience and education as a Social Worker and your commitment to delivering exceptional health care. You will bring your eagerness to grow, learn and contribute to high performing teams. You will demonstrate your practice skills in violence, abuse and neglect, with a particular focus on supporting children.

What we Offer 
 
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.  

As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs. 

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.

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 now required to have received 2 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 Laura Matheson:

Phone: 02 4328 7***

Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday 29 January 2024 at 11:59 PM

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.