Deliver high-quality social work services in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
Advocate for clients and provide links to appropriate community resources.
Provide social work services, support vulnerable clients, and collaborate with teams to address complex psychosocial challenges in a hospital setting.
Employment Type: 2 x Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Where you'll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.
We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'.
and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing The level 1/2 social work positon is responsible for the provision of comprehensive social work services to patients/carers of Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals and the Western Sydney Local Health District.
The Level 1/2 social work clinician is able to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters.
They may require direct professional supervision from more senior staff members when performing novel, complex, or critical tasks.
The Level 1/2 social work clinician will assist in the development of policies, procedures, standards and practices.
They will be expected to participate in quality improvement activities, departmental committees and may be required to participate in clinical research activities.
How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Selection Criteria Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, and demonstrated understanding of issues associated with: Domestic violence, child protection matters, acute and chronic illness, age related illnesses, Guardianship and end of life matters.
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of matters associated with working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background as well as people from culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
Ability to work in a team providing 7 day rotating roster as well as participate in the After Hours On Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ538918Applications Close: 5th January 2025 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.
The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Katrina Anwar/Peter Hogg on 0428 360 486.
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Click here for more info!People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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