Social Worker (Transitional Aged Care Program)

Position Title: Social Worker (Transitional Aged Care Program)
Employment Type: 2 x roles (Permanent Full Time and Maximum Term Part Time)
Hours per week: 38 hours and 24 hours per week available
Position Grade: Social Worker Level 1/2
Salary: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 base salary per annum (pro rata for part time)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: SVHS Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
  About the role:
  We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the TACP Department.
  This role works within a multidisciplinary team to provide Social Work assessment and intervention for clients in the community on the Transitional Aged Care Program and includes Case Management of clients as they progress through the 8-week program.
  This role is involved in quality improvement projects within the Transitional Aged Care Team, liaises with community services/groups and health professionals to assist clients to achieve their TACP goals, and contributes to the education of the Community Aged Care Team and other community teams as required.
  Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
  St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
  Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
  About you:
  We are seeking a skilled and energetic Social Worker who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people with acute, rehab and/or community-based Social Work skills who are looking to work in a dynamic and innovative team. All experiences welcome to apply.
  Application Instructions:
  To have your application considered please upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below (upload with CV, or at "Other"). Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA please apply via Workday, accessed via SharePoint.
  Selection Criteria:
  1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
  2. Evidence of Tertiary Qualification in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  3. Evidence of clinical experience in a hospital or health related field as a practising Social Worker.
  4. Current NSW drivers' license Class C or above.
  5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  6. Demonstrated effective communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Demonstrated commitment to improving clinical practice and service delivery through leadership of quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.
  Applications close on 9 April 2024