Social Worker (Level 3) - Out of Home Care (OOHC)

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 24 hours per week up to June 2028 with the possibility of extension 
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation 
Location: Croydon Health Centre 
Requisition ID: REQ703648 

Are you seeking a wonderful opportunity to progress and excel in your career?

About the Role

Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. 

The NSW Health Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program provides health assessments to children in Out of Home Care (OOHC) aged between 0-18 years. 

The Primary purpose of the role is to work with the OOHC Health Co-ordinator in facilitating multidisciplinary health reviews of children and young people on the program. This position will provide trauma informed psychosocial screening, including assessing and implementing Health Management Plans which address the physical, developmental, psychosocial, sexual and mental health of children and young people in Out of Home Care. Delivery mode is to be adaptable and flexible according to need and resources available. 

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers with experience at Level 2 equivalent or higher. 
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable). 
• Advanced skills, knowledge and experience in trauma informed and complex psychosocial assessment supported by extensive specialist knowledge of children and young people who have experienced violence, abuse and neglect. 
• Experience in health care coordination, with sound knowledge of current child protection policy and practice, and an understanding of the needs of children and young people in OOHC, including the roles and responsibilities of human service agencies and non-government organisations involved in meeting these needs. 
• Ability to work 3 days a week with a requirement to work Tuesdays.