Inpatient Social Worker Level 1/2 Geriatric Rehabilitation - Wyong Hospital

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Are you eager to embark on a career path where your efforts truly matter?

Unlock the opportunity to make a profound difference in people’s lives?

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the warm and supportive team at the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit located at Wyong Hospital

About You

•        You will require Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number). A demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to Inpatient Social Work. 
•        A well-developed understanding the psychosocial issues that arise for patients and their families during chronic and acute illness and trauma.   Preferably demonstrated social work experience in the clinical specialty area where applicable.  
• Demonstrated experience in providing support, assessment, counselling, and other intervention strategies to enhance social functioning. These may include individual and joint interviews, case conferences, practical assistance, referral to community agencies etc.

  

Where you’ll be working

This role in Geriatric Rehabilitation centres on assessment, counselling, and referral for patients, clients, and their families or carers. Its primary aim is to address instances where psychosocial and environmental factors might influence the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery processes within the health service.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

 What We Offer

•                     Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
•                     Full-time employees receive an Additional Day off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
•                     Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
•                     Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
•                     Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
•                     Social Club.
•                     Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and on boarding process.

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.