Senior Social Worker

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Social Worker Level 3 for the Northern Beaches Hospital Inpatient Mental Health Units. You will deliver high-quality social work services to patients, families and carers within NSLHD policies and NSW Health standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, quality improvement, and clinical education, with a focus on recovery, social inclusion and consumer participation. Applicants with MSW or BA/postgraduate degrees and AASW eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Evidence of extensive clinical experience inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Worker or equivalent.
• Experience working with consumers with mental illness and understanding of the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality Social Work service to consumers, carers and families to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement activities or service evaluation processes.
• Clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Social Workers.

Skills

Clinical experience

Mental health act

AASW eligibility

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Join a high-performing multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality social work services that promote recovery, social inclusion, and meaningful consumer and carer participation, while achieving exceptional outcomes together.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration:$2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ706371

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital Inpatient Mental Health Units.

What you'll be doing

Provide a high quality Social Work service to consumers, carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Worker or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with consumers with a mental illness and an understanding of the implementation of the Mental Health Act.

Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Social Workers.