Social Worker Level 3 Transitional Aged Care Program - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Western Sydney Local Health District

NSW Government -Western Sydney Local Health District

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type: 1 x Permanent Part Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration:
$ $56.54 per hour

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID:
REQ454502

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, shortterm support for workrelated and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access

Managers Support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
Fitness Passport permanent employees and their immediate family members can signup for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees

- remove if position temporary)

Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing

The Social Worker will provide a high quality, client-centred social work service to clients of the Blacktown Transitional Aged Care Program.

The Level 3 Social Worker is able to operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. They are involved with planning, implementation and evaluation of TACP quality improvement initiatives and policies and procedures.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard._

Please note:

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Essential Requirements

Licence:
Current NSW Driver's Licence valid within Australia

Qualificaton:
Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Selection Criteria

Post graduate experience in the delivery of Social Work services in the area of Aged Care and/or Rehabilitation in a hospital or community setting with demonstrated understanding of the needs of aged care clients. Management of available resources to meet demands of the service and communication with hospital personnel, in order to provide a smooth transition between inpatient and community care
Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive social work assessments, to formulate and implement appropriate care plans for aged care clients
Experience in supervision of professional staff and/or senior students
Welldeveloped time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills
Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
Current NSW Drivers licence with good driving record

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**Applications Close: 7th February 2024