Child Protection Educator (Social Worker Lvl 5/Counsellor Lvl 5) - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, working 38 hours per week until June 2025
Location: Bankstown Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5 / Counsellor Level 5
Remuneration: $2,419.38 - $2,478.20 per week
Requisition ID: REQ529325
Application Close Date: 10/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 13/11/2024 – 20/11/2024
Contact Details: Lisa McCue – 02 97802717 or 0477 746 939 | Lisa.mccue@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
- Be part of a small and dynamic team
- Raise child abuse and neglect awareness and provide support across Health disciplines including within the Child Safe Organisations context
- Be involved in district wide projects
What You'll be Doing
The Child Protection Educator is an integral member of the Child Protection Strategy Unit (CPSU) and works to enhance the child and family wellbeing and child protection responses within SWSLHD. This includes:
- Design, develop, deliver and evaluate a child protection training plan for the continuous education of Health staff and relevant health non-government agencies.
- Provide high level specialist child protection consultation and support to health managers, staff and clinicians, as well as provide child protection clinical supervision groups.
- Assist in a range of clinical projects and other initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of the child wellbeing and protection response within the health services.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Social Worker must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or a related field including Psychology, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Counsellor must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Diploma of Training and Assessment or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40112 or upgrading units to a 40116) or an interest in furthering own development in providing education and training to Health professionals
- Demonstrated ability in the design, development and delivery and evaluation of adult education programs.
- High level experience in and understanding of child protection principles and practice, demonstrated knowledge of the relevant Acts and NSW Health policies in regard to child protection; proven capacity to analyses, interpret and report on complex clinical and professional issues.
- Highly developed analytical skills including high level skills in child protection and wellbeing risk assessment and decision making.
- Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills to enable: (1) engagement with a broad range of stakeholders; (2) build and sustain collaborative relationships and (3) preparation of clear and concise business documents.
- Demonstrated ability and motivation to work part of a senior team with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both collaboratively and in isolation, in an environment of high and competing demands with a sound understanding of the NSW health system, its demands, environment and knowledge of a range of health services, with a background in clinical service delivery.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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