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Form of workEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $105,093 - $108,612 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ386624
Application Close Date: 02/04/2023
About You
The Women & Child Health team at Liverpool Hospital is seeking a highly skilled, passionate and dynamic Social Worker to join their dedicated team.
Bringing your clinical and leadership experience to the role, you will be able to maintain a calm and professional manner. Within the role you will be 2 dealing with highly complex & challenging cases and be working in a fast paced exciting environment. You will be managing a diverse caseload, be providing therapeutic counselling as well as crisis responses to clients, whilst also coordinating the team.
We are seeking a strong communicator who is approachable, adaptable and looking to step into a leadership role. You will have the chance to complete policy reviews, write reports and assist the team leader in their duties to provide you with a great opportunity for learning. It is a great way to develop your professional skills and work in an inclusive and culturally diverse environment.
You will be working in a highly supportive team who are passionate about advocating for their patients as well as empowering the team to grow and develop both professionally and personally. Monthly clinical supervision both individual and team is provided and the team is passionate, flexible and promotes a positive and safe working environment.
If you are ready to showcase your skills and take on this opportunity, CLICK APPLY NOW or call Alison Pryor on 0438171484 for a confidential discussion.
What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital is the major health service for South Western Sydney providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of statewide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
Liverpool City and South Western Sydney is home to people from diverse cultures, religions and languages, making our community vibrant and exciting. We are situated in one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia and sit within an education and health precinct which includes the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, a Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre, the Clinical Schools of the University of NSW and University of Western Sydney, Sydney South West.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we 3 honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible
A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.
Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
Experience working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal), and demonstrated computer skills.
Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.
Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Alison Pryor on (02) 8738 8833 or via email on Alison.Pryor@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 05/04/2023 - 12/04/2023
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
