Description:
Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), North Adelaide (5006)Salary Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $88,255 to $102,240 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice BenefitsFull time OR Part Time - Ongoing PermanentAbout The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service as a Social Worker, where you will be responsible for:
providing intensive therapeutic support to young people who are under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive who are aged 12-25 years and are at risk of, or are currently, being sexually exploited and frequently missing from care. The Social Worker also works with the young person’s families, carers, support networks and/or significant others.working in collaboration with staff from other agencies and supports the care team and others to provide direct care and intervention to the young person.supporting the young person through assertive engagement approaches and will need to be mobile, and flexible with their therapeutic support.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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).Experience in the provision of therapeutic services to young people who have experienced sexual abuse/assaultDemonstrated experience working in crisis and trauma situationsDemonstrated ability to provide therapeutic counselling to young people who are at risk of or have been sexually assaultedAbility to relate well to people from a wide range of backgrounds and professionsExcellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, liaison and presentation skillsLeadership and motivational skills
What WCHN Can Offer You
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here more informationAccess to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesSupport for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditionsstate of the art maternity and obstetric care servicescommunity based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SAspecialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Jane Regan
Position: Team Coordinator
Phone: 1800 817 421
E-mail:Jane.Regan@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 22/5/2025 – 11:55pm
Useful Links
AHP2 - Social Worker - Intensive Therapeutic Care Program Yarrow Place - Role Description - 900964 .pdf
11 May 2025;
from:
uworkin.com