General Social Worker - Temporary Position Hunter Valley Private Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave) Hours per Fortnight: 64hours Position Classification: Social Worker Level 2 Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications Location: Shortland NSW Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department About the Service: HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing Day Surgery and Outpatient Rehabilitation services. About the Position: As the Social Worker, you will be required to work with inpatients and outpatients from the Rehab, Medical and Surgical Units to provide professional social work service. The service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review for patients and their family / carers referred to the service. The caseloads are varied and can include neurological, orthopedics, amputee, chronic illness, and palliative care. The available position offers a Social Worker the opportunity to be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and work within the Social Work team. About You: The successful candidate will have: An approved Degree in Social Work that includes eligibility for membership with the AASW; Police and Working with Children Checks; Hospital experience; Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences; Demonstrated conflict resolution skills; Ability to prioritise caseload and work within timeframes; Demonstrated ability to effectively manage both clinical workload and administrative duties; Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team; Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement; Knowledge on a variety of health related conditions; Ensure patient/consumer care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge; Knowledge of local community support services; Knowledge of aged care services ; Intermediate to advanced computer skills. We are conveniently located in Shortland, Newcastle - a short drive from the acute public hospital systems. Please visit our website for further information on the hospital at http://www.hvph.com.au/ Eligibility list for future temporary and full time/part time vacancies will also be created. Applications close: 15th July 2025 For further enquiries: Melissa Dunn - Senior Social Worker, 02 4944 3798 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.