Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week Location: Aimee’s Place, Fairfield East Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/2 Remuneration: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum Requisition ID: REQ473710 Application Close Date: 17/03/2024 Interview Date Range: 20/03/2024 - 27/03/2024 Contact Details: Rebekah Culbert – 0456 224 909 | Rebekah.Culberthealth.nsw.gov.au About You SWSLHD is seeking an enthusiastic Level 1 /2 Social Worker to join the Fairfield Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team. This community-based team serves to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community by providing slow stream, goal based, therapy focused care. As a TACP social worker you will be hardworking, positive, and responsive. You will have strong skills in psychosocial assessment, linking clients to services and supports, and provide a range of social work interventions relevant to a community aged care caseload. Experience working in aged care and/ or rehabilitation is a benefit. You will have strong communication, clinical judgment and problem solving skills. About the Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker with a desire to work in a community setting who is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for aged care clients. TACP is a unique program focused on the reablement of older adults living in the community. Working with clients, their carer’s, the TACP multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders, you will be contributing to holistic care that ensures better health outcomes and quality of life over a time-limited period post-discharge from hospital. What You'll be Doing To provide Social Work services 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 South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips. 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). Demonstrated experience in a health related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work. Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position 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-AboriginalWorkforcehealth.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. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. 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. 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 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, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I community to apply. 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. 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