Chronic And Complex Social Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $34.01 - $49.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ320551
Location: Mount Druitt

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

• Responsible for the provision of the high quality social work services to patients of WSLHD.
• Responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation improvement & reporting of the social work service within the Chronic and Complex team.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

Selection Criteria * Demonstrated post graduate clinical experience working with clients with chronic and complex

• Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the needs of clients accessing the health care system.
• Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of the needs of clients with chronic and complex health needs.
• Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Able to work as an effective team member as well as work independently, including flexibility and adaptability.
• Good computer skills, including experience using Cerner eMR or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of quality improvement principles.
• Drivers license valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Rainey on Anne.Rainey@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12th December 2022