Inpatient Social Worker Level 1/2 - Central Coast, Australia - Central Coast Local Health District

Central Coast Local Health District

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Central Coast, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time (29 April 2024 until 2 February 2025)

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration:
$1, $1,939.70 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ479541

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.**- Are you a compassionate Social Worker ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families during times of illness and trauma? Join our dynamic team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as an Inpatient Social Worker and be a crucial part of delivering optimal health outcomes and psychosocial care.

With a deep understanding of the psychosocial challenges that accompany chronic and acute illness, you'll provide comprehensive assessments, crisis management, and brief interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and their support network. Your ability to adapt communication styles, work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and prioritize competing demands will ensure the delivery of highquality care in a fastpaced environment.
From providing emotional support to facilitating smooth transitions through the healthcare system, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients and their families receive the support they need during difficult times. As part of our dedicated team, you'll have opportunities for professional development, service development, and collaboration with senior managers and colleagues.

About You

You will have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number). A demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to Inpatient Social Work.
You can maintain and prioritise a highintensity, varied and complex workload while working with clients who may be experiencing high levels of distress, anger and/or anxiety. Being able to manage exposure to traumatic issues such as domestic and family violence, child protection and viewing the deceased.
You can remain flexible, open and composed in difficult situations and maintaining respectful, professional relationships in an area where professional disagreement is to be expected.

Where you'll be working

The position is part of the Inpatient Social Work team based at Wyong Hospital that provides a professional social work service to patients and their family/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients consistent with CCLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

This position will work alongside the multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality care in a dynamic team environment.

The Social Worker is to provide assessment, crisis and brief intervention, counselling and case planning to assist patients/carers to deal with the emotional impact of illness, to facilitate smooth transitions through the hospital system and to access appropriate community services. The Social Worker will work with the multidisciplinary team, senior managers and other inpatient social workers to ensure the delivery of effective and proactive social work services and psychosocial care.
The Social Worker is expected to be proactive in the areas of service development, service evaluation and multidisciplinary staff and student teaching. Inpatient Social Work positions within CCLHD may be required to work rostered weekends and public holidays at

- the request of the service manager. This position may also include working at acute sites throughout the CCLHD dependent on the needs of the service and is required to participate in an On Call Social Work Service.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

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What we Offer

Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
Fulltime employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
Professional Development through access to e