Job Description

Social Worker - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days n

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Singleton NSW

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Social Worker – Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days

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Support families early. Build stronger connections. Help create better outcomes for children.

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Location: Singleton, NSW
Employment Type: Full time/Part -Time Opportunity

About the opportunity n

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is establishing an Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program to support Aboriginal women, children and families from pregnancy through to a child’s early years.

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We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team.

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The Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days approach recognises that early experiences can have a significant impact on a child's health, development and wellbeing. It also recognises that families may experience social, emotional, financial, housing, family or other challenges that can affect their ability to thrive.

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Your role will be to work alongside families, not simply provide a service to them.

About the role n

As a Social Worker, you will provide family-centred support that may include:

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- Psychosocial assessment and support
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- Supporting families experiencing social or emotional challenges
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- Identifying factors that may impact the wellbeing of parents, babies and children
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- Supporting parents and carers to build confidence and resilience
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- Providing information, advocacy and practical support
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- Supporting families to access appropriate services and community resources
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- Developing and supporting referral pathways
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- Working with families experiencing complex circumstances
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- Supporting early identification of risk and appropriate escalation
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- Working collaboratively with Midwives, Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, GPs and Allied Health professionals
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- Participating in case coordination and multidisciplinary discussions
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- Supporting a trauma-informed approach to service delivery
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- Maintaining appropriate clinical and case documentation
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- Working within relevant child protection, mandatory reporting, privacy and professional requirements.
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The role will focus on early intervention, prevention, connection and practical support , while recognising the strengths and existing resources within each family.

About you n

You will ideally have:

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- A recognised qualification in Social Work
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- Eligibility for relevant professional membership/registration requirements
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- Experience working with children, families or communities
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- Experience in family support, child and family services, health or community services
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- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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- An ability to build trust with families experiencing complex circumstances
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- A strengths-based and trauma-informed approach
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- A strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality
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- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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- An understanding of the importance of culturally safe practice when working with Aboriginal families.
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Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation or Aboriginal community setting will be highly regarded.

Why Ungooroo? n

At Ungooroo, we believe valuable health is about more than what happens in a consultation room.

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Our services work across health, wellbeing, community and social support, giving our teams the opportunity to work collaboratively around the needs of individuals and families.

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You will be joining an Aboriginal-led organisation where we value:

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- Culture and connection
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- Family and community
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- Respectful and person-centred support
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- Early intervention
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- Collaboration
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- Practical solutions
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- Strong relationships.
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Make a difference from the beginning n

If you are a Social Worker who believes that supporting families early can change the trajectory for children , we would love to hear from you.

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This is not an identified role, but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what attracts you to the Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days program.

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Join Ungooroo and help us support stronger families and brighter futures.

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📌 Social Worker - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - 2000 Days (Singleton)
🏢 Ungooroo Aboriginal
📍 Singleton