Job Description
Social Worker - Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** Days n
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation – Singleton NSW
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Social Worker – Aboriginal Families First Initiative - **** 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 - **** 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 - **** 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 positive 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 prospect 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 - **** 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