Deliver high-quality, extended hours social work support at Blacktown Hospital.
Enhance patient flow with flexible assessments and timely case planning.
Contribute to streamlined patient care and positive health outcomes.
Provide high-quality, extended hours social work support, crisis response, and holistic care to patients and families at Blacktown Hospital.
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Blacktown Hospital Where you'll be working Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.
State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
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What you'll be doingThe Extended Hours Senior Social Worker is responsible to the Department Head: Social Work, for providing a high quality, extended hours Social Work service to the patients/ clients of Blacktown Hospital and to their families.
This position provides a rapid response to extended hours crisis situations predominantly in the areas of Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and Women's and Children's Health.
The position can also have a significant impact in support appropriate patient flow by providing flexible hours for patient / carer assessments, case planning and additional capacity to action new referrals.
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 Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Selection Criteria Previous Social Work experience working in an acute hospital setting across a number of clinical areas.
Experience in crisis counselling, end of life planning, bereavement counselling, and child protection assessment and case planning Demonstrated high level assessment, counselling and brief intervention skills.
Demonstrated high level communication skills, written, oral and computer, and within a multidisciplinary team setting.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage and respond to stressful situations and ability to work unsupervised Experience in report writing, case planning and assessment, negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy.
Requisition ID: REQ539629Applications 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.
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.
For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing.
There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital.
This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.