Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave Transferable leave from other public sector agencies per mobility provisions Be part of a supportive and diverse team passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.
Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals Where you'll be working Western 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, Holroyd 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 3 to Paediatric Clinic Social Work Senior has recognised high level clinical skills and is able to perform novel, complex and critical clinical services with infants, children, and young people and their parents or carers with a high level of professional knowledge.
The Clinician is an essential part of the to Paediatric Clinic Multidisciplinary team, providing specialised and evidence based individual or family interventions as required.
The Clinician is able to identify and work with those with psychosocial vulnerabilities and meet statutory requirements surrounding child at risk, domestic and family violence presentations.
The Clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills on circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills, operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision and has a consultative role within their area of speciality.
They are involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services and are involved in the implementation of WSLHD protocols, quality improvement initiatives, policies and procedures.
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 high level clinical experience and understanding of the needs of infants, children, young people and their carers.
Demonstrated experience in using advanced practice skills to provide high quality comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions for cases in child protection, domestic and family violence, NDIS, childhood disability, and profound grief and loss.
Demonstrated understanding of the challenges in accessing health services/navigating the health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Refugees and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client groups .
Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education with experience in staff and/or student supervision.
Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities.
Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
Requisition ID: REQ541794Applications Close: 19th 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 Anna Fainuu (Social Work Team Leader) on 0447 925 138 or at ******.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.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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