There are currently 75 jobslisted byWestern Sydney Local Health District Social Work Team Leader - Acute Team - Geriatric Medicine Department Organisation / Entity: Western Sydney Local Health District Job category: Health - Allied | Social Worker Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West Job reference number: REQ466158 Work type: Part-Time Total remuneration package: $108595 - $112114 Closing date: 29/02/2024 - 11:59 PM Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (up to 10/01/2025) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ466158 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. 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) 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 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 What you'll be doing The Level 3 Social Work Team Leader, Acute Wards, Geriatric Medicine Department has recognised clinical specialty within Aged Care Services and works in an area that requires high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge in the specialty. They are able to provide clinical services to client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. The Level 3 Social Work Team Leader is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. The position is involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services in Acute Stroke and Aged Care team, Geriatric Medicine Department. The Level 3 Social Work Team Leader has a consultative role within the area of Acute Geriatric Medicine patients across Westmead Hospital and is involved in the implementation of protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Selection Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Demonstrated ability and skills in team leadership and management including extensive experience in staff and student supervision. Demonstrated high level clinical experience in aged care social work services with an understanding of age related illnesses, Elder abuse, Guardianship matters, NDIS matters, grief and bereavement, accommodation placements and complex familial presentations. Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stake holders throughout all organisational levels. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Gayatri Noor on Gayatri.Noorhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 29th February 2024 J-18808-Ljbffr