Social Worker

What we can offer you

• A supportive team - Work in our multidisciplinary team, including other Social Workers and report to our Resettlement & Reintegration Manager
• Work/life balance - Monday to Friday business hours
• Earn uncapped $500 bonuses for referring someone that becomes a G4S employee
• Relocation assistance - we can provide up to 3 weeks temporary accommodation if you're relocating to the area.

The role and team
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker who can provide support and counselling to prisoners, assist in the management of at-risk prisoners, participate in case reviews, and co-facilitate the delivery of intensive treatment programs. You will work within our large, multidisciplinary Resettlement and Reintegration team, working with other Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Management Coordinators, Education Coordinators, and Aboriginal Liaison Officers. In this role you will:

• Provide support and counselling to prisoners and assist in the management of at-risk prisoners.
• Attend High-Risk Assessment Team (HRAT) meetings and provide advice and expertise in the management of at-risk prisoners.
• Conduct Individual Development Plans for prisoners.
• Co-facilitate the delivery of intensive treatment programs.
• Identify any prisoner with literacy and numeracy needs and advise the onsite Education staff to assist.
• Assist in the pre-release requirements of prisoners.
• Conduct ‘Throughcare' plans when required by the Parole Board, Sentence Management Unit, or Serious Offender Committee.
• Prepare prisoner requests for emergency/compassionate leave.

A few requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work.
• Happy to submit and pass a prison clearance before commencing onsite.
• Registration or eligibility for Registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (desirable but not essential).

The recruitment process

• Shortlisted applicants will receive a 10-minute phone call to discuss the role further.
• After this you will be invited to an online or onsite interview, depending on your location.
• If successful, you will need to submit an application for a prison clearance, and we will need clearance before you can start onsite (this can take about 6-8 weeks after submission).

About Mount Gambier Prison
G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.