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• Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS) – Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service – Youth Team – North Adelaide 5006
• Salary  - Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $88,255 to $102,240
• Full time – Temporary for 12 months – (commencing 13 February 2025) 

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service as a Social Worker – Intensive Therapeutical Care Program (Youth Team) in a Full  time, temporary role up to 13 February 2026.

In this role 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.

You will work collaboratively with staff from other agencies and support the care team and others to provide direct care and intervention to the young person.

You will support the young person through assertive engagement approaches and will need to be mobile and flexible with your therapeutic support. 

About you:

• If you have the 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).

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability and experience in providing therapeutic counselling to young people who are at risk of or have been sexually assaulted.
• The ability to relate well to people from a wide range of backgrounds and professions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, liaison and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with Guardianship young people, their families, support network and significant others.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of services to Aboriginal people including facilitation constructive working relationships with Aboriginal services.

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).

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.
• Access 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 opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services for women and children. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in patient care and are looking for a passionate Improvement Coach to join our team.

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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 – Social Worker – Phone: 1800 817421 Email: jane.regan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Sunday 8^th December 2024 - 11:55pm

Useful Links

 AHP2 - Social Worker - Yarrow Place - RD - 886203.pdf