Social Worker - 5-10k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives up to 10k

AHEAD Allied Health Program

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo is seeking a Social Worker Level 1/2 to join an established team at Dubbo Health Service. You will extend practice across all areas of Social Work and support wards with psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions.

The role offers an orientation buddy, access to professional development, and regular clinical supervision to support your development within rural health.

Qualifications

• Social Worker Level 1/2 role in hospital setting.
• Experience in psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions is relevant.
• Support multidisciplinary wards and teams within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• undertakes psychosocial assessments and provides a range of therapeutic interventions
• support wards/units within the hospital
• provide orientation buddy and access to supervision
• engage in regular clinical supervision and professional development

Skills

Social Work

Counselling

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Social Worker - 5-10k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District – Dubbo NSW

10d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker Level 1/2 to join an established team of six skilled Social Workers at Dubbo Health Service and to extend practice across all areas of Social Work.

The role of a Social Worker in the hospital setting is unique and provides an amazing opportunity to experience all facets of Social Work.

Our Social Workers attend and support various wards/units within the hospital, undertake psychosocial assessments and provide a range of therapeutic interventions.

The successful applicant will be provided with an ‘orientation buddy’, have access to professional development and be supported to engage in regular and meaningful clinical supervision.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Early in your career? Get AHEAD!

Kick-start your career withWestern NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:

• Supportas you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
• Connectionwith a peer network of allied health professionals
• Professional educationand interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
• Career development opportunitiesboth within and beyond the program.

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here:AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals:WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma Parkes on (02) 6809 6*** or at ***********@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.