Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2 Remuneration : $73,427 - $104,753 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Location : Cumberland Hospital Where you'll be working Westmead Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), operating from the Cumberland Hospital site, is part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). We are dedicated to delivering high-quality health care guided by our vision of 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond'. Provides transitional care for elderly patients at Westmead TACP. Part of WSLHD, serving five key Local Government Areas. Focused on patient-centred care and smooth transitions post-hospitalisation. Aligned with values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Supports innovation and quality improvement in aged care services. What you'll be doing This Level 1/ Level 2 Social Work position supports patients, families, and carers within the Geriatric Medicine Department at Westmead Hospital, providing high-quality social work services with a focus on collaboration and professional development. Your responsibilities will also include: Delivering social work services for inpatient and community geriatric teams. Exercising independent judgement in routine matters, with support for complex tasks. Contributing to policy, procedure, and practice development. Participating in quality improvement, committees, and clinical research. Promoting holistic care for elderly patients and their support networks. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work Selection Criteria: Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care. Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service. A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics. Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group. Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning Requisition ID : REQ531240 Applications Close : 17th December 2024 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview. Need more information ? Discover more about the application process . Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Nadia Martin at Nadia.Martinhealth.nsw.gov.au and Gayatri Noor at gayatri.noorhealth.nsw.gov.au Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/ Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.