Senior Social Worker – Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS)
Location:
Orange, NSW
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration:
$***** – $***** per hour (plus superannuation and salary packaging options)
Hours Per Week:
24
Applications Close:
13 November *********:59pm
About the Role
This is a permanent part-time position for a Senior Social Worker within the Older Persons Mental Health Team (OPMHS) based on the Bloomfield Campus of Orange Health Service.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with medical, nursing and allied health clinicians within the unit.
Provide support, guidance and supervision to junior Social Work team members.
Complete psycho-social assessments in a timely manner and support patients receiving all types of medical intervention and treatment.
Maintain broad knowledge of external service providers such as My Aged Care, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, and the NDIS.
Participate in regular supervision and engage in quality improvement projects.
Undertake professional development opportunities as supported by the organization.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply'
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login.
Upload your current resume.
Answer the selection criteria.
Role-Related Enquiries
Please contact Sandra Wicks, Deputy Head of Social Work on or at for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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