Social Worker

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD); Lawson; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Lawson is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary therapy service. This role involves supporting clients with chronic health and psychosocial needs. Candidates should possess a Degree in Social Work and relevant clinical skills. You will work within a diverse team to ensure optimal health outcomes for clients in the community. Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers required.
• Understanding of psychosocial impacts of chronic health conditions.
• Commitment to professional development and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with chronic and complex health and psychosocial needs.
• Work towards minimizing hospital admissions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Assessment and evaluation

Evidence based practice

Written and oral communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Location: Lawson Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Role Overview

Join a service that values safe, compassionate, and person-centred healthcare. NBMLHD is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary therapy service. This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker to gain experience in supporting clients with chronic and complex health and psychosocial needs. You will strive to bring a holistic approach to patient care as you work with clients to minimise hospital admissions while maintaining optimal health outcomes.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base. Overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number.
• Clinical skills in assessment, planning and evaluation of social work interventions with adult clients who have chronic and complex health conditions and the capacity to work with this client group in a community setting.
• Understanding of the psychosocial impact and management of chronic health conditions, ageing and disability and knowledge of grief and bereavement theory, commensurate with years of experience.
• Commitment to professional development and training and willingness to engage positively in clinical supervision and performance development processes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how evidence based practice has been incorporated into your professional work.
• Capacity to demonstrate professional level skills in written and oral communication and capacity to apply these skills with clients/carers, staff and other service agencies.
• Ability to work independently at a professional level as well as the ability to work productively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a community health setting.

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

For role related queries or questions contact Verona Manuel on [e-mail]