Social Worker - Hornsby, Australia - Northern Sydney Local Health District

Northern Sydney Local Health District

Verified Company

Hornsby, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker (Level 1/2)

Remuneration:
$ $49.28 per hour

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID:
REQ368056

Where you'll be working
The position is based at Hornsby Hospital within Adult Mental Health Unit.

What you'll be doing

MHDA Declaration

Each person's unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.

MHDA Statement of Intention

The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.

Provide a high quality Social Work service to consumers, carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

_People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply__._**- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.

Proven ability to work independently and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and interagency networks.
Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to participation in professional development and quality improvement activities.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, counselling, crisis management, case management, advocacy, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.

Need more information?

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the _Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive_._
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID19 Digital Certificate. _

Applications Close: 06 January 2023
**Tentative Interview Date: week starting 09 January 2023