Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1 Remuneration : $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum plus Super Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ465109 Exciting opportunity to work in a permanent, full time, fully funded, community Social Work position, Level 1-2 - in The Sutherland Shire. The Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS) is the opportunity you have been looking for Where you'll be working The Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS) is a multidisciplinary team working out of the newly multimillion dollar renovated Southcare building. STACS services the Sutherland Shire delivering rehabilitation in the home environment post-acute admission to hospital, to patients > 65 years of age and assessed as eligible to receive services by ACAT. What you'll be doing The STACS Level 1-2 Social Worker is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The Level 1-2 is supported by a Level 3 Social Worker and provides mentorship and clinical leadership to the Level 1-2. Your role with in STACS is to provide psychosocial assessment, service establishment and crisis situation management to patients on the STACS program. There are also opportunities to provide case management of clients whilst on the program. The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise in Social Work and provide high quality Social Work service to clients of the Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS) consistent with Australian Association of Social Workers, NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service. A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements. In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant. Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply. Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.nsw.gov.au Selection Criteria A Degree in Social Work from a recognised University and eligible for AASW membership. Current unrestricted Class C NSW driver's license. Post Graduate Social Work clinical experience demonstrating competencies in comprehensive assessment and case management of frail older clients with complex health problems and other community support needs. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of community aged care resources. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a demanding caseload. Demonstrated high level communication, report writing skills and computer skills. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Simon French on Simon.French1health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 25 February 2024