Social Worker

Healthscope; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private hospital is seeking a General Social Worker for a temporary part-time position to provide care to inpatient and outpatient services. The role encompasses a variety of clinical responsibilities, including assessment and advocacy, within a cozy multidisciplinary team. Qualifications include a degree in social work, AASW membership eligibility, and relevant hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership with the AASW required.
• Police and Working with Children Checks required.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work service to inpatients and outpatients.
• Conduct assessments and care coordination.
• Liaison and advocacy for patients and their families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Teamwork

Knowledge of health related conditions

Local community support services knowledge

Aged care services knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Approved Degree in Social Work

Job description

General Social Worker - Temporary Position

Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave)

Hours per Fortnight: 64hours

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 2

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Location: Shortland NSW

Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department

About the Service: HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing 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.
  
  

We are conveniently located in Shortland, Newcastle – a short drive from the acute public hospital systems. Please visit our website for further information on the hospital at http://www.hvph.com.au/

Eligibility list for future temporary and full time/part time vacancies will also be created.

Applications close: 15 th July 2025

For further enquiries: Melissa Dunn - Senior Social Worker, 02 4944 3798

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.