AddressAKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2023/2024
Due to growth within our Healthfind business, we are seeking a Social Worker to supporting our clients across our Employment Service Site in Morwell and Traralgon Sites, this role is based 3 days in the office and 2 days' Work from Home.
We offer our Social Workers opportunities to undertake Mentorship with existing staff, we have internal supervisor, and we support growth of your career under the AKG Businesses.
Your Day can involve:
- Assessing clients for non-vocational issues which may include risk of homelessness, mental health issues, financial issues, family breakdown, social issues and other non-vocational barriers to employment
- Creating Non-Vocational Support Plan in conjunction with clients
- Referring clients to external providers and make arrangements for them
- Following up with the provider and where appropriate attend appointment with clients
- Linking clients with most appropriate non-vocational services in their local area and provide feedback to employment consultants
- Researching and networking with non-vocational providers in the Northwest of Melbourne to maintain and add to the suite of services available to our job seekers
- Attending meetings, steering committees and other functions as required to maintain networks with non-vocational partners
- Regularly liaise with job seekers' Employment Consultants on progress in overcoming non-vocational barriers
- Providing information to assist in the process of ESAts
Key Selection Requirements:
- Degree in Provisional Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counselling, Mental Health Nurse, Counselling, or equivalent Allied Health qualification. Note: Professional registration to practice required and APRHA registration where applicable.
Being a part of the Healthfind team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:
- Personal and professional development opportunities (We offer our Healthfind Team Members up to $1,000 per calendar year in Professional Development)
- KM's Reimbursements available for employees travelling over 60 minutes to these locations
- Monthly Bonuses for achieving KPI's
- Rewarding and supportive culture
- Birthday leave and diversity leave
- Frequent training and support to excel in the role
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Access to novated car leasing
- Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)
To be considered you must...
- Have full working rights in Australia
- Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
- Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
- Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.
About AKG:
AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.
Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.
We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.
At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email ***********@angusknight.com.au.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Ben Falcone-Mayo, Talent Acquisition Manager via ***************@angusknight.com.au.
If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.
