Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service - Wanaruah country
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2024
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ461352 Applications Close: Sunday, 18th February 2024
About the Role
* Provide a high-quality specialist Social Work service to consumers and carers of the Upper Hunter Palliative Care service to ensure the provision of optimal healthcare outcomes for consumers of the service.
* Provide patient centred clinical advice to clients, carers and other health care professionals to ensure delivery of innovative clinical practice models and therapeutic techniques
* Ensure client centred care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge and practice
* Liaise with other care and service providers to ensure seamless continuum of care from hospital to community that meets the needs of patients and carers
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient / client outcomes
* Mentor and supervise junior professionals to ensure their ongoing professional growth and enhanced application of clinical knowledge.
* Work within risk management, safety, infection control and quality frameworks applicable to the organisation
Workplace Safety
* Performing work in a manner that is safe and does not pose a risk to others
* Complying with all WHS policies, procedures and education provided by HNE Health
* Reporting any identified safety matters
* Speaking up about safety issues, including speaking to colleagues who are observed to work in an unsafe manner
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant will be based at Muswellbrook Community Health as part of the Upper Hunter Social Work team and will work closely with the Upper Hunter Palliative Care service.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Benefits
* The successful applicant will be supported by the Upper Hunter Social Work team which comprises of a small team of Social Workers who are located together at "the Cottage" on the Muswellbrook Health service site.
* You will be line managed by the Social Work Head of Discipline who is also based at the Muswellbrook Health service campus and will have access to regular monthly clinical supervision provided by this clinician.
* You will also have access to relevant training, education and support relevant to their role and will be well supported by the Social Work team, the Upper Hunter Palliative Care team and the wider Muswellbrook community health team.
* Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Superannuation contributions 11%
* Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $ meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
* Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)
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