Senior Social Worker (level 3) - The Forensic Hospital Malabar - PPT (32hpw)

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. 

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

For this role, we are looking for a health care professional with:

·       Tertiary qualification as a Social Worker and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

·       A minimum of 3 years clinical experience with clinical experience at level 2 or higher.

The Role

The Senior Social Worker works closely with the Social Care Team Leader to provide senior clinical leadership within social work. The Senior Social Worker contributes to service provision through optimisation of patient/client care delivery by leading quality initiatives and supporting, mentoring and developing Social Worker and other staff within the Forensic Hospital and wider Forensic Mental Health system.

The Senior Social Worker is expected relieve the Social Care Team Leader during periods of leave. 

Our Location, Team, and Service

The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients. 

A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals provide care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care. 

While working at the Forensic Hospital, you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

To learn more about careers in our network, please click the links below:

Welcome — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Locations — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Our Health Services — Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (nsw.gov.au)

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $116,892 - $120,680 per annum (Pro-rata for Part time) plus superannuation, as aligned with the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award (click to view), is just the beginning. 

You will have access to benefits such as:

·            Additional allowances of up to $1.69 per hour.

·            Eligibility for Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, and Novated Leasing options.

·            Allocated Days Off (ADOs) and annual leave loading.

·            Free on-site parking and easy access to public transport

·            Genuine training, education, professional development, and career progression opportunities.

·            Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.