Provide high-quality, extended hours social work support, crisis response, and holistic care to patients and families at Blacktown Hospital. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours 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.What you'll be doing
The 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 planningDemonstrated 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 unsupervisedExperience in report writing, case planning and assessment, negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy.Requisition ID: REQ539629 Applications 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. Need more information? Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.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 Stepping Up.
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