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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 16/01/2026) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hourHours Per Week: 38Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care.
Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region.
Committed to innovation and patient centered care.
Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery.
Empowering teams to make a lasting impact.
What you'll be doingWe are seeking a Level 1/ Level 2 Social Worker to provide essential support to patients, families, and carers within the Geriatric Medicine Department.
This role involves working across inpatient and community teams while maintaining professional independence with supervision when necessary.
Providing social work services to patients, families, and carers in the Geriatric Medicine Department Exercising independent professional judgement on routine matters Assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and standards Participating in quality improvement activities and departmental committees Supporting clinical research initiatives as required How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work Selection Criteria: Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.
Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with 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.
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
Requisition ID: REQ537152Applications Close:13th January 2025Need more information?
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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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Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.