CCLHD - Social Worker Level 3 Senior Clinician – Domestic and Family Violence

At Central Coast Local Health District our strategic vision is Trusted Care.  Better health for everyone.  Gosford Hospital is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Social Worker to work with our Domestic and Family Violence team. This is an exceptional opportunity for to show case your skills and make a real difference in the provision of services to the Central Coast Community.

About the Role

The Domestic and Family Violence Social Worker Level 3 plays a key role in offering expert support to patients experiencing domestic and family violence. Referrals are typically received from Emergency Departments or through routine domestic violence screenings.

The role focuses on providing short-term counselling and support to:

• Enhance safety and provide vital support for victims at risk.
• Reduce social isolation and remove barriers that prevent victims from accessing essential services such as healthcare, housing, legal assistance, financial support, counselling, therapeutic programs, and parenting services.
• Deliver confidential, professional, and relevant services to victims and their families, using a brief intervention model that may include risk assessments, safety planning, psycho-education, counselling, and referrals to other services.
• Promote a collaborative and integrated approach to addressing domestic and family violence.

This position is based at the Gateway Centre, 4 Watt St, Gosford, working Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.  The role has an assertive outreach service extending to hospitals, health facilities, and community locations across the Central Coast. The Social Worker will also provide expert consultation to support other health professionals in assessing risk, creating safety plans, and making appropriate referrals when needed.

In addition, the Social Worker will work closely with interdisciplinary teams and senior managers within the Violence, Abuse, and Neglect services to ensure the continuous development and delivery of effective social work services. Active participation in service development, evaluation, and the training of staff and students is also expected.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

• You have AASW accredited Social Worker (overseas qualifications must provide the AASW Overseas Assessment number) with a strong understanding of the AASW Practice Standards, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement
• You have proven expertise in Domestic Violence response within a healthcare setting, including crisis and safety assessment, short-term counselling, support, and effective referral pathways
• You possess in-depth knowledge of the impact of trauma related to interpersonal violence, along with current evidence-based recovery and treatment interventions.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

 For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. 

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact Joanne Andrew - 

Phone:    4328 7355

Email:     joanne.andrew@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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.

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