Social Worker (Lvl 3) - Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care System - Perm FT
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- REQ545208 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ545208
Application Close Date: 27/01/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/01/2025 – 05/02/2025
Contact Details: Matthew Heikkinen – 0409 913 454 | matthew.heikkinen@health.nsw.gov.au
Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for Neurodegenerative Diseases?
About the Opportunity
Our Community Social Work team is searching for a candidate with end of life, palliative care and/or neurodegenerative disease experience. You will work closely with families and carers providing home visits and some clinic work. You not only will work within a multi-disciplinary team but also in conjunction with other services such as NDIS providers.
In this role, community experience is desirable and a passion for Neurodegenerative Diseases such as Motor Neurone Disease is a MUST! You will be working with clients from point of diagnosis to end of life. Our ideal Social Worker will be compassionate, communicative and supportive.
If this sounds like you APPLY NOW!
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to consumers and their carers particularly in the Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care Service to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- A Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas in a health setting, including a demonstrated understanding of complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.
- Demonstrated experience in prioritise work and manage stressful situations; and apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex casework including communication and collaboration with the patient and other stakeholders in order to maximize positive patient outcomes and collaborative partnerships
- Demonstrated counselling skills to address client-distress, and ability to provide counselling / therapies that focus on the psychological, behaviour, relational or social causes of distress
- Experience working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal), computer and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
