Social Worker (Senior) - Aged Care Inpatients & Outpatients
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- Social Worker
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- REQ483474 Requisition #
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- Apr 19, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ483474
Application Close Date: 12/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 15/05/2024 -22/05/2024
Contact Details: Rebecca Kelly – 0427 409 557 | Rebecca.Kelly2@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This position represents an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding and dynamic Social Work Department with a strong commitment to social justice and equitable access to healthcare for the people of Macarthur and surrounds.
Social Work Senior positions provide an opportunity to apply & develop your specialised knowledge and skills. In addition, we offer candidates the opportunity to develop their leadership aspirations and positively contribute to the development of quality evidence based practice for the department.
The Aged Care Senior Social Worker position works collaboration with the other Aged Care Senior Social Workers and the multidisciplinary team at Campbelltown Hospital to provide specialist services to frail aged and vulnerable older people across both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
The team have a strong emphasis on older people aging positively in the community with the required support & assistance.
The Macarthur region represents the merging of the old and the new, as part of the South West Sydney corridor we are one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Sydney. To meet this growing demand Campbelltown Hospital has undertaken significant redevelopment and we welcomed the opening of our new Clinical Services building in May 2022.
If you feel you are the candidate that wants to meet the challenges of working in a growing region & think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to positively contribute to a dynamic Aged Care service at Camden & Campbelltown Hospital we would welcome your application.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to consumers and their carers 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
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team.
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 which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
- Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing. Advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in aged care social work in a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal), and demonstrated computer skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.
- Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
- Willingness to participate in Camden & Campbelltown Hospitals Social Work Department On-call, Weekend and Afterhours rosters.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
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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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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