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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ447592
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.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
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: 14th January 2024
