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GRADUATE SOCIAL WORKER/ NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - job post

DD Child & Family Therapy Services
Alice Springs NT 0870
$66,511.72 - $125,175.78 a year - Student Job, Temporary, Permanent, Part-time, Graduate, Temp to perm, Subcontract, Seasonal, Full-time, Casual, Apprenticeship, Contract, Fixed term, Volunteer, Internship, Self-employed, Freelance

Job details

Pay

  • $66,511.72 - $125,175.78 a year

Job type

  • Student Job
  • Apprenticeship
  • Freelance

Location

Alice Springs NT 0870

Full job description

Graduate Social Worker / Newly Qualified Social Worker

Company: DD Child & Family Therapy Services
Location: Alice Springs, NT
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Casual
Work Setting: Community, clinic and outreach-based

About the Opportunity

DD Child & Family Therapy Services is seeking a motivated Graduate or Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our growing team in Alice Springs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Social Work graduate who wants to build practical experience across NDIS, disability, child and family services, therapeutic support and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

You do not need extensive NDIS or Behaviour Support experience.

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, accepts professional supervision and wants to develop strong clinical and professional skills.

What You Will Do

Depending on your experience and level of competency, duties may include:

  • Undertaking psychosocial and Social Work assessments
  • Providing person-centred and family-centred interventions
  • Supporting children, young people, adults and families
  • Assisting with therapeutic and capacity-building interventions
  • Conducting client observations and gathering relevant behavioural information
  • Supporting Positive Behaviour Support assessment and intervention under appropriate supervision
  • Preparing case notes, progress reports and other professional documentation
  • Liaising with families, carers, schools, support workers and allied health professionals
  • Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences
  • Supporting participants to work towards their NDIS and personal goals
  • Undertaking community and home-based visits where appropriate
  • Contributing to early intervention and family support activities

Graduate Support & Career Development

We understand that new graduates are still developing their professional confidence.

The successful applicant will have opportunities for:

  • Regular professional supervision
  • Structured induction and orientation
  • Mentoring from experienced practitioners
  • Support with assessment and professional report writing
  • Exposure to NDIS practice
  • Exposure to Positive Behaviour Support
  • Multidisciplinary learning
  • Professional development
  • Progressive responsibility as competency develops

Graduates interested in developing towards NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

Any progression into Behaviour Support practice will be subject to the individual's qualifications, competency, supervision and applicable NDIS Commission requirements.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying), or be nearing completion where appropriate
  • Hold or be eligible for AASW membership
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical practice
  • Be willing to participate in supervision and professional development
  • Have an interest in disability, children and families, mental health and/or therapeutic practice
  • Hold or be willing to obtain relevant employment and worker screening clearances

Desirable

Experience is welcome but not essential.

We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in:

  • NDIS
  • Positive Behaviour Support
  • Child and family practice
  • Early intervention
  • Mental health
  • Disability
  • Therapeutic Social Work
  • Regional and remote practice
  • Working with culturally diverse communities

Who Should Apply?

This position may suit:

  • Newly graduated Social Workers
  • Social Workers within the first few years of practice
  • Graduates wanting to enter the NDIS sector
  • Graduates interested in Behaviour Support
  • Social Workers interested in developing therapeutic and child and family practice skills

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your:

  • Current CV
  • Brief cover letter
  • Social Work qualification and graduation date
  • Current location
  • Availability
  • Areas of professional interest

Please also indicate whether you are seeking full-time, part-time or casual employment.

DD Child & Family Therapy Services
Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Pay: $66,511.72 – $125,175.78 per year

Work Location: In person

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