Social Worker- Mental Health

Social Worker - Mental Health

Join our compassionate Social Services team at Jewish Care Victoria, based in our Windsor facility, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members experiencing mental health challenges.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide professional mental health support within our community services. This fixed-term full time with a view to permanency position offers the chance to provide meaningful support to individuals and families navigating complex emotional experiences. You'll work with people managing grief and loss, intense emotions, questions of identity, and relationship strain, while helping restore their sense of safety and belonging.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop responsive support plans

• Support people experiencing trauma, grief, and community-related stress

• Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and healthcare providers

• Contribute to community forums and educational programs

• Help reduce stigma around seeking mental health support

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Social Work

• Current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers

• Experience in trauma-informed practice and community mental health

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish community experiences

• Strong skills in crisis intervention and family therapy approaches

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness

• Commitment to social justice and human rights principles

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Melinda Kidgell at mkidgell@jewishcare.org.au

Why Join Us

This fixed-term position provides excellent experience in a well-established organisation known for innovation in disability and social services. We are one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 177 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Some of Our Staff Benefits Include

• Generous Not- For-Profit Salary Packaging

• Employee Assistance for you and your family

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Staff Referral Bonus Program

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.