Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2 Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ466479 Location: Auburn Hospital 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. What you'll be doing The primary purpose of this position is to provide a comprehensive social work service to patients, families and carers of the hospital and local health district. The position will provide services to medical, surgical and women’s health wards. The Level 1/2 social worker is able to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters. They may require direct professional supervision from more senior staff members when performing novel, complex, or critical tasks. The Level 1/2 social worker will assist in the development of policies, procedures, standards and practices. They will be expected to participate in quality improvement activities, departmental committees and may be required to participate in clinical research activities. 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) Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary 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 Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW 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 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. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Essential Requirements: Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work Registration: Eligibility of Australian Association of Social Work Selection Criteria: Demonstrated clinical experience in social work assessment, crisis intervention and counselling. Sound knowledge of the impact of chronic illness, disability, treatment and hospitalisation on patients and families Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes. Well-developed time management skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build therapeutic relationships. Commitment to professional supervision, building professional skills and capacity, and willingness to seek appropriate guidance and direction. Knowledge of quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities. Ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service and a valid Australian Driver Licence 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 Megan Byrne on Megan.Byrnehealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 20th March 2024