**Employment Type**:Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up to September 2025
**Location**:Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals
**Position Classification**:Social Worker Level 4
**Remuneration**:$2,252.72 - $2,307.32 per week
**Requisition ID**:REQ516026
**Application Close Date**:15/09/2024
**Interview Date Range**:18/09/2004 - 25/09/2024
**About the Opportunity**
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Social Work Department at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals to help lead the social work service in the expanding clinical areas of acute adults and aged care. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader (Social Worker Level 4) to guide the Acute Adults and Aged Care Social Work team. You will be working alongside a team of Level 1/2 and Level 3 Social Workers as well as have the opportunity to work in the broader MDT including Social Work Assistants, nursing staff and other allied health departments.
**What You'll be Doing**
This position is responsible for providing professional leadership and team management to Social Work staff located within the clinical areas of acute adults and aged care of Campbelltown and Camden Hospital.
The successful applicant will lead and oversee the provision of a Social Work service to consumers and their carers in the area of clinical areas of acute adults and aged care and ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes that are consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The Team Leader is expected to provide leadership in quality activities, manage specific projects, and assist in human resource management and other relevant departmental 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**
- A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience in providing guidance, leadership and management of a social work team.
- Demonstrated advanced communication skills (verbal and written), including excellent negotiation, complex decision making and advocacy skills and demonstrated computer skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to staff and students.
- 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**
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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.**
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