Social Worker Level 1 / 2

What you will bring to the role

1. Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base. Overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number.
2. Current NSW State Driver Licence, including P1 or above and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across NBMLHD.
3. Clinical skills in assessment, planning and evaluation of social work interventions with adult clients who have chronic and complex health conditions and the capacity to work with this client group in a community setting. (Level 1 staff are newly qualified employees with less than three years clinical experience, who will work under discipline specific professional supervision. Level 2 staff have at least three years clinical experience, and are expected to be competent independent practitioners, with who can work under minimal direct supervision).
4. Understanding of the psychosocial impact and management of chronic health conditions, ageing and disability and knowledge of grief and bereavement theory, commensurate with years of experience.
5. Commitment to professional development and training and willingness to engage positively in clinical supervision and performance development processes.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how evidence based practice has been incorporated into your professional work.
7. Capacity to demonstrate professional level skills in written and oral communication and capacity to apply these skills with clients/carers, staff and other service agencies.
8. Ability to work independently at a professional level as well as the ability to work productively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a community health setting.