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Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1-2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ579984
Application Close Date: 15/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 18/06/2025 – 25/06/2025
Contact Details:: Andree Tatang– 0427 359 029 |
About The Opportunity
South West Sydney Local Health District is interested in recruiting for a Social Worker position who is passionate about working in the inpatient mental health setting. We are looking for a social worker who is hardworking and consumer focused in assisting consumers during their treatment in hospital and linking them with various supports post-discharge from hospital. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing high quality psychosocial assessments and intervention to people with mental health problems and their families/ carers. The social worker will need to possess knowledge and skills to work alongside other social work colleagues and the rest of multidisciplinary team.
The social work position is part of a larger social work team working in the inpatient mental health units across Liverpool, Campbelltown and Bankstown Hospital. This position is rotational where you will have the opportunity to experience various mental health units from acute to non-acute mental health settings. The role is social work specific and includes assessment, intervention, and discharge planning. There is also a wide range of professional and learning opportunities within this role along with the support of the dynamic and well established inpatient mental health social work team across SWSLHD who aspires to provide the highest standard of social work service to the consumers in the various inpatient mental health units
What You'll Be Doing
To provide Social Work services to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide comprehensive care across several facilities, including the newly redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. These services offer a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with acute and non-acute mental health needs.
The multidisciplinary teams, consisting of professionals with diverse mental health expertise, deliver exceptional care through specialised units such as the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit. The service is committed to patient safety and high-quality care, maintaining external accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
With active teaching and research links to various universities, SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Demonstrated experience in a health related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.
* Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills.
* Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning.
* Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work.
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Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ ???? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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