Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Jul 2022
- Sydney > Newington
All applications must consist of an up-to-date CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Written communication skills will specifically be assessed based on the quality of your cover letter.
Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.
Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.
Family Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation and all staff within the organisation are expected to actively support this core value.
In accordance with NSW Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Reporting to the Director Integrated Health Services, the Social Worker is responsible for delivering professional and high-quality social work services to the clients of FPNSW. The Social Worker undertakes counselling, the dissemination of information, and facilitates referrals to appropriate health care providers under the principles of prevention and early intervention.
The Social Worker assesses and intervenes on a range of biopsychosocial concerns that arise in the reproductive and sexual health context, including pregnancy options. The Social Worker works with clinicians to support the implementation of the management of violence, abuse and neglect framework, including routine screening and responding to child protection concerns. The Social Worker is also responsible for advising on relevant policies, procedures, resources and training requirements, in line with relevant NSW Government policies.
In collaboration with the clinical leadership team, the Social Worker participates in the development and implementation of high quality and effective social work service models within Family Planning NSW (FPNSW) and works with peers to promote a multidisciplinary approach to service development across the organisation and support the successful achievement of the organisation’s objectives.
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Your application must include a:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
FPNSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
If interested, we encourage you to apply promptly. Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.
FPNSW does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie Harkins on 02 8752 4330, quoting Ref No. 1052698.