Social Worker

Benefits:

• $77-100k + super + salary packaging (salary dependent on experience)
• WFH flexibility
• Entertainment Benefits are capped at $2,650 per year and include meals and drinks consumed in a restaurant, taxi fares and holiday accommodation.
• Ongoing monthly supervision
• Professional development opportunities of minimum $2000 per year plus 4 paid work days while attending professional development.
• Negotiated extra leave - purchase EXTRA annual leave
• Paid day off on your Birthday!

 
Our client is a reputable not-for-profit organization with over 60 years of history dedicated to enriching lives through empowerment and integrated services. They value compassion, collaboration, respect, integrity, and a people-first approach. Operating in multiple locations across NSW, they provide disability services, foster care, allied health, currently offer a wide range of employment opportunities. With a dedicated workforce, including individuals with disabilities, they strive to create inclusive communities and make a positive impact on people's lives.

Out client is seeking Social Workers East Maitland/Newcastle to provide crucial therapeutic services to vulnerable clients across the lifespan.


Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and assess behaviour management plans to achieve positive outcomes and eliminate restrictive practices for individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Offer evidence-based guidance, training, and support using person-centred approaches to help individuals achieve personal goals while maintaining autonomy
• Provide counselling and therapy services across all stages of life
• Advise on legislative requirements related to restrictive practices and assist providers in meeting implementation and reporting standards
• Collaborate with government and other agencies, fostering professional networks and delivering required outcome reports
• Assist the Clinical Coordinator and Therapeutic Services General Manager in meeting external and internal reporting obligations to ensure compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work and eligibility to register with the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Demonstrated experienced working effectively with clients experiencing disability, mental health or behavioural challenges
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Ability to produce clear and concise written communication and effective verbal communication
• Current Working With Children’s Check and Driver’s License