Social Worker, Mental Health - Hall Ward - REQ580967Join to apply for the Social Worker, Mental Health - Hall Ward - REQ580967 role at Sydney Children's Hospitals NetworkSocial Worker, Mental Health - Hall Ward - REQ5809671 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Social Worker, Mental Health - Hall Ward - REQ580967 role at Sydney Children's Hospitals NetworkEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ580967Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.Click here to learn more about our NetworkAdditional InformationAn eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.The position is located on Hall Ward Acute Inpatient Unit, Children's Hospital Westmead. See position description and statement of duties for further information about this position.What You'll Be DoingThe primary focus of this position is to provide a comprehensive and specialist social work service to children, young people and their families referred from the relevant clinical area. This includes psychosocial assessments, specialist counselling, group work, psycho-education and advocacy. The social worker works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.The senior social work is required to play a key role in service development and continuous quality improvement to ensure clinical needs of children and their families are met. The position takes a leadership role in the development and provision of education programs in the relevant specialty for both social workers and health professionals within SCHN and externally. The social worker also provides a consultative role within their specialisation to key stakeholders.Eligibility for AASW membership with significant post graduate experience in social work practice with families and children and/or in health context.Substantial post graduate experience in social work practice with children and their families.Clinical skills and expertise in mental health that allow the applicant to fulfil the tasks of the role as outlined in the statement of duties.A well-developed knowledge of the psycho-social challenges facing families in the relevant clinical area and a sound knowledge of relevant community resources and support services available to the children and families.Significant post graduate experience in a variety of social work interventions/modalities including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, counselling, group work.Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical supervision, professional education activities, service planning, and quality improvement activities.Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems.For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and Statement of DutiesFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Gabriella Simpson on Gabriella.Simpson@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 13/06/2025Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Social Worker” roles.Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoGreenwich, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoYouth Support Worker New South Wales - Blacktown - Casual & PPT PositionsBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 21 hours agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoDisability Support Worker/DSW (Contract)Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 years agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoNorth Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoMount Colah, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSeven Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSeven Hills, New South Wales, Australia $34.46-$36.46 2 weeks agoChild Protection Counselling Service - Service ManagerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 hours agoPalliative Care Bereavement Social Worker Lvl 3 - Location Negotiable Across MLHDMount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoRandwick, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSocial Worker - Cystic Fibrosis & CSSU - REQ582370Westmead, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoWaverley, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoChild and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Consultation-Liaison In reach clinicianSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoDarlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSeven Hills, New South Wales, Australia $34.46-$36.46 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 hours agoMacquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoDarlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoConnections Transition Coordinator - PFT - Sydney MetroSydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSocial Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Youth Health Services - Perm FTCarramar, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoHarris Park, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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