Social Worker - Specialist Support Coordination
Brand new permanent full time opportunity for an experienced Social Worker...Preston based, Immediate start!
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Community Solutions
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-3918-5992
Fax: +61-2-6848-1137
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Detail information about job Social Worker - Specialist Support Coordination. Terms and conditions vacancy
The Company
Endeavour Foundation is one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in the country. We strive to be a leading for purpose' provider who offer a diverse and synergistic range of health and human services. We are driven by our vision to Imagine What's Possible' for our customers, communities and people; and are committed to our shared values of One', Imaginative', Care' and Passionate'.
Come and join a team that is innovative, collaborative and person-centred.
The Role:
Within this permanent full-time position you will be required to work closely with the Specialist Services team and a network of stakeholders. This is a crucial position which will provide Specialist Support Coordination to participants funded under the NDIS and who have complexities that require a specialist worker to assist them to coordinate the supports in their Plan and achieve their stated goals.
About you:
Our successful candidate will be an experienced Social Worker and have a keen focus in working with vulnerable people including people with intellectual and/or psychosocial disability. You will also hold as a minimum, an undergraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
You will also come with:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NDIS and what it means for participants, particularly those with complex needs
- Knowledge of and commitment to a non-judgemental, participant-directed approach supporting full choice and control
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain relationships within a team, with participants, across service providers and with various stakeholders
- Demonstrated organisation skills to effectively manage workload and meet deadlines
- High level of problem solving skills to successfully identify problems, develop solutions and implement these using a logical and systematic approach
- Demonstrated competence in computer applications i.e. Microsoft Word and Spreadsheet functions
- National Police Check, Working With Children Check, Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme Check, and full Driver's License. An International Police Check will be required for applicants who have lived or worked out of Australia in the two years prior to applying.
On Offer:
In addition to a highly competitive salary package, Community Solutions offers numerous benefits such as salary sacrifice, purchase of additional annual leave, salary continuance insurance and corporate health insurance.
To demonstrate your interest in this role please submit a cover letter and up to date resume outlining your relevant experience as per the advertisement above.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Goold, Recruitment Consultant on 5390 3813