Social Worker Level 4 - Aged Care Team Leader
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- Social Worker
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- REQ570942 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ570942
Applications Close: Sunday 11 May 2025
The Role
The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader has a recognised clinical specialty and works in an area that requires high levels of clinical expertise and knowledge. They are able to provide clinical services to patients, their families and carers with circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills.
The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. They are involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services in a particular specialty and are involved in the implementation of SESLHD protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures.
The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader is responsible for the clinical supervision and support of Levels 1, 2 and 3 Social Workers and Social Work students.
The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader has a consultative role within their clinical speciality. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programs to staff and students.
The Level 4 Social Work Team Leader may assist in operational/supervisory responsibilities under the direction of the Head of Social Work, and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects, particularly in their absence.
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital is a 440 bed tertiary referral facility with specialties unique to this campus such as spinal cord injuries and interventional neuroradiology. A new Acute Service Building opened in early 2023 with state of the art modern facilities aimed at providing an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes. It includes an expanded Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units, a Community Management Centre, and replacement of multiple existing inpatient wards with contemporary facilities. There will also be new research, education and training spaces, including additional spaces funded by UNSW Sydney, to enable clinical innovation and research, biomedical engineering, and clinical translational research laboratories collocated directly alongside clinical staff providing acute healthcare services.
The hospital is accessible via a light rail service which stops right outside the main entrance, along with a range of bus services. Offering impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
The Team Leader in Aged care has a recognised clinical specialty that requires a high level of Aged Care expertise and knowledge. They are able to provide, counselling, end of life bereavement care and therapeutic intervention to patients, their families and carers with circumstances unique to aged related issues.
The Team leader is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operates autonomously with minimal direct supervision. They are required to be a specialist in Guardianship, Abuse of Older People, Dementia and provide advice and guidance to the Social work department in these areas. They will be involved with planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services and are involved in the implementation of SESLHD protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Selection Criteria:
- Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
- Extensive post graduate relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in management and team leadership, including experience in staff and student supervision.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
- Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of quality improvement and service evaluation processes.
- Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ronald Davis on Ronald.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website