General Social Worker
Temporary Part-Time (maternity leave) 64hrs- 4 days/ week
Healthscope – Hunter Valley Private Hospital
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department
About the Service:
Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located in Shortland on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing overnight & Day Surgery and Outpatient Rehabilitation services.
About the Position:
As the Social Worker, you will be required to work with inpatients and outpatients from the Rehab, Medical and Surgical Units to provide professional social work service. The service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review for patients and their family / carers referred to the service. The caseloads are varied and can include neurological, orthopedics, amputee, chronic illness, and palliative care.
The available position offers a Social Worker the opportunity to be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and work within the Social Work team.
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
* An approved Degree in Social Work that includes eligibility for membership with the AASW;
* Police and Working with Children Checks;
* Hospital experience;
* Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences;
* Demonstrated conflict resolution skills;
* Ability to prioritise caseload and work within timeframes;
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage both clinical workload and administrative duties;
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement;
* Knowledge on a variety of health related conditions;
* Ensure patient/consumer care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge;
* Knowledge of local community support services;
* Knowledge of aged care services;
* Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Applications close:
24 th December 2025
For further enquiries:
Melissa Dunn, Senior Social Worker
To Apply:
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.