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Madec

Social Worker

Wangaratta

FULL TIME

November 8, 2024

Social Worker

Posted: 08/11/2024

Closing Date: 06/12/2024

Salary: $73,150.00 - $74,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wangaratta

Job Category: Community Services and Development

MADEC is a not for profit organisation operating in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We believe a job can change a life and we are driven to help people in financial or social disadvantage. Through employment services, vocational training, labour hire, and other services and programs, we empower people; connect with support; enhance skills and confidence; and provide opportunities to reach the goal of employment.

Job Description

The main focus of the position is to provide vocational and/or professional counselling to job seekers to assist overcoming significant barriers to finding employment.
About the Role
As a Social Worker you will work with our participants to provide support, such as mental health support, access to social services, sourcing of temporary accommodation, parenting support, life skills training and referral to specialist health services.
Working within this unique context, the successful applicant will actively participate and contribute to the development of a positive culture aimed towards providing appropriate services for long term unemployed; which could include completing assessments, planning and implementing intervention programs as well as providing opportunities for success.
A considerable percentage of the participants you will be supporting are suffering social isolation, depression or addiction and require support to rebuild their self-esteem and independence.
Sound counselling skills are essential, preferably with some experience working by phone.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You
Applicants must hold a degree or graduate diploma in social work, behavioural or social science, counselling or other allied health field, and where required hold relevant registrations or professional membership. To be successful, you will have a strong ability to build and maintain rapport with our participants and team members; building trust through the use of open communication; and adapting methods of engagement to meet individual needs.
A National Police check and Working with Children check is required upon commencement of this role.
We also offer:

Salary Packaging to the value of $15,900
Tax free entertainment expense benefits
Check the potential tax savings you might be entitled to if you were to take up our Salary Packaging benefit by completing the calculator here https://accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging/salary-packaging-calculator/ - you will be surprised at the increase in your take home amount!
Up to 5 weeks annual leave after three years’ service (eligibility conditions apply)
Additional personal leave and more!

Want to know more?
For more information email hrmadec@madec.edu.au. You may also visit our webpage www.madec.edu.au to access our career page and find a copy of the position description for this role
Be a part of MADEC
Our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures to help deliver upon MADECs purpose and drive our success.
We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being.
Helping People | Addressing Needs | Improving Lives

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