Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Social Worker to join our team at St George Hospital. This temporary part-time position will be working 32 hours per week within our Cancer and Chronic Care team, primarily in Gastroenterology. However, the role also involves supporting other clinical areas of the team and department as needed. As a Social Worker, you will be part of a large, dedicated, and highly skilled department working with culturally and socially diverse patients and their families. You will also provide support to other areas within the hospital as required. It is essential to note that the position may involve working with vulnerable people and those experiencing trauma. The role also includes ongoing participation in the after-hours on-call crisis service, including weekends. Our team appreciates that Social Work in public health can be challenging for some, so we have implemented various wellbeing initiatives across the department to ensure we care for ourselves as well as our patients.
The Role:
Our vision at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is to deliver exceptional care and promote healthier lives. We are committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well and providing compassionate care when it's needed most. As a Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality Social Work care to patients, families, and carers. This must align with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures, and standards.
Key Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. This will provide eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. You should also demonstrate core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy, and discharge planning. A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations is also essential. Furthermore, you must have high-level written and verbal communication skills and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery. You will also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience. Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems are necessary. Additionally, you must demonstrate commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning. Finally, you must have a current driver's licence or be willing to travel according to the demands of the position and participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service and work across a seven-day roster, including weekends.
Benefits:
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
We assess applicants against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. We also review recommended applicants for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This ensures our employees, patients, and carers feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.