Child Wellbeing Practitioner - Loddon Childrens Health and Wellbeing Local Salary per hour: Pending qualification + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: 2 year Fixed term part time 50 hours per fortnight
The Loddon Children's Health and Wellbeing Local (LCHWL) has recently been established in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. Led by Bendigo Community Health Services in partnership with Bendigo Health and regional partners, this position is employed by Dhelkaya Health and works as part of the LCHWL team, providing accessible and coordinated services to children 0 to 11 years and their families across the region.
This exciting new role will be part of a new and innovative Program delivering holistic care, ensuring timely response to the changing needs of children and their families. This position will provide a central point for connecting, navigating, and accessing health and social care, whilst providing a coordinated and holistic care pathway for children and their families. This will include identifying the health, mental health and wellbeing needs of the child, connecting to and navigating service pathways, providing therapeutic intervention and supporting capacity building for the family and other adults in the child's network.
About you The successful candidate will have: A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or other relevant Allied Health discipline, with current AHPRA registration or equivalent Professional Association, and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant discipline with Paediatrics experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Sound knowledge of family centred practice and the protective factors and contributors in relation to health inequality and vulnerability. A passion for working with children and families to increase health literacy and enhance health and wellbeing. Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying. Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family. Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities. Home share: If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Kerryn James, Executive Director Community Services and Wellbeing on 03 5471 3269.
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