Social Worker

Are you a passionate Social Work Therapist looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? Join a supportive team where your skills, ideas and commitment to improving people's lives are valued.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate professional to provide therapeutic support to individuals with diverse needs, helping them build capacity, strengthen relationships and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Whether you bring experience in therapeutic social work, psychosocial disability, trauma-informed practice or behaviour support, we would love to hear from you.

Social Work Therapist

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 38 hours per week Monday to Friday

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary Package: $92,286.48 - $105,570.40 plus superannuation and leave entitlements

A company vehicle will be provided for mobile therapy appointments

About Us

Happy Peeps is a Registered NDIS Service Provider, dedicated to supporting individuals with psychosocial disabilities and mental health challenges. We offer professional therapy, counselling, support work, postive behaviour support, psychosocial recovery coaching, and support coordination.

At Happy Peeps, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred support that empowers individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their overall wellbeing. Our goal is to provide kindness and compassion to those who need it most.

Position Description

Our Social Work Therapists are responsible for providing therapeutic assessment, intervention and capacity-building support to individuals living with psychosocial disability. The role aims to support participants to improve their emotional wellbeing, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, increase independence and work towards personally meaningful goals.

Working within a person-centred, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed framework, the therapist will collaborate with participants, families, support networks and relevant professionals to develop and deliver individualised therapeutic interventions that respond to each participant's strengths, needs and circumstances.

The role requires a sound understanding of psychosocial disability, mental health, recovery principles and the impact of complex life experiences on daily functioning. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, professional judgement, strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to promoting participant choice, control, dignity and self-determination.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Conduct appropriate psychosocial assessments to understand participants' strengths, support needs, functional challenges, goals and environmental circumstances.

• Develop and deliver individualised therapeutic interventions aligned with participants' needs and agreed goals.

• Support participants to develop emotional regulation skills, coping strategies, resilience, self-awareness and practical problem-solving skills.

• Assist participants to address barriers affecting daily functioning, social participation, relationships and independent living.

• Provide therapeutic support to individuals experiencing psychosocial disability associated with mental health conditions, trauma, emotional distress and complex life circumstances.

• Apply evidence-informed therapeutic approaches appropriate to the participant's presentation, professional competencies and scope of practice.

• Review therapeutic progress and adjust interventions in response to changing needs and participant feedback.

• Support participants to recognise their strengths, build confidence and develop strategies for managing challenges in everyday life.

• Where appropriately qualified and authorised, contributing to behaviour support assessment, planning and implementation.

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping people work towards their goals. You bring a thoughtful, person-centred approach and are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Essential

• Bachelor/Master of Social Work (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker advantageous)
• Membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• NDIS Approved Behaviour Support Practitioner (Desirable)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Hold a valid Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Hold a valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow card)
• Hold an Open Queensland Drivers Licence
• Hold a current National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Supporting People to Stay Infection Free Module
• First Aid & CPR Training Certificate

Desirable

• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker status or eligibility for relevant accreditation.

• NDIS registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner or eligibility for relevant registration.

• Committed to continuing professional development and awareness of current and emerging evidence-based practices

• Experience providing therapeutic interventions within the NDIS, community mental health or disability sector.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.

• An understanding of psychosocial disability, mental health and person-centred practice.

• The ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries and manage confidential information.

• A commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning and positive participant outcomes.

• Have excellent time management skills and be able to work autonomously.

• Have exceptional communication, interpersonal and social skills.

• Have a friendly, positive attitude and be willing to participate within a caring team environment.

• Confident with report writing, case noting and the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Why work at Happy Peeps?

Join a small, enthusiastic, and motivated team that brings energy, warmth, and passion to the work we do every day.

• Meaningful work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families.

• Professional development: Expand your skills, knowledge and clinical expertise.

• Supportive environment: Work collaboratively with a team that values your contribution.

• Career growth: Develop your therapeutic practice and explore opportunities to broaden your expertise.

• Varied and rewarding work: Support people with diverse needs, experiences and goals

• Security: Work within an established framework, with clear policies and procedures already in place.

Check us out online

Website: www.happypeeps.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/happypeepsau
Instagram: www.instagram.com/happypeepsau
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/happypeepsau