Safer Pathway Officer

Employment Type : PermanentPart Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration : $ - $ per hour Hours Per Week : 24 Requisition ID : REQ This recruitment will be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions. About the Role Reducing domestic violence is an NSW Premier’s Priority. Safer Pathway is a whole-of government response designed to provide accessible and effective domestic violence support services to victims, with a focus on victims at serious threat. Under Safer Pathway, police, justice, health, education, child protection and victim service agencies work in an integrated manner to reduce threat to adult and children’s victims of domestic violence. NSW Health has a key role as an interagency partner in fortnightly Safety Action Meetings, which are a component of Safer Pathway. Participation in Safety Action Meetings includes file reviews for relevant health information, participation in fortnightly meetings and follow up actions resulting from Safety Action Plans. About you You will bring your experience and education as a Social Worker and be supported to grow and build your career through training, development, and networks within supportive and high functioning teams. You will be committed to delivering exceptional health care and be skilled at building positive relationships and collaboration within the health system and interagency partners. Qualification of a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number) and an eligible NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work. A demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the position and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base. Extensive clinical expertise in the areas of violence, abuse and neglect. About working in Violence Abuse and Neglect on the Central Coast - Our services are dynamic, innovative, and leaders in trauma informed, culturally safe and strength-based care. We have a primary role of establishing stabilisation and safety for children, young people, individuals and families and work across the health system to support healing and recovery, with a focus on safety and wellbeing. We are committed to ongoing development and continuous improvement and strive for a flexible and responsive public health response to Violence Abuse and Neglect. We look forward to welcoming new and energetic staff and encourage you to call us to yarn or learn more about the role so we can support you through the application process. What we Offer As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey. As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs. Child Safe Standard Commitment CCLHD is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The CCLHD has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to, and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and CCLHD is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. People working with children are suitable and supported. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At CCLHD, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Interviews will be held : Week beginning 26 February, 2024 You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday to by?phoning ROB Help Desk on . #J-18808-Ljbffr