Specialist Senior Social Worker - Palliative Care

Join our palliative care team as a Social Worker - provide compassionate support, advocacy, and care for individuals & families in need

Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ558915
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd March 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our palliative care team! In this role, you will work closely with the palliative nursing team, providing psychosocial interventions and support to individuals on their palliative journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting psychosocial assessments
• Providing individual, couple, and family support
• Leading group work, consultation, and education
• Undertaking home visits as part of community-based care

This role is well-supported by the Lower Hunter Head of Social Work and Nursing Manager, with direct reporting to the Head of Social Work. Monthly supervision is a requirement, and ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported through the Lower Hunter Allied Health Department.

Where you’ll be working:

The Maitland Dungog Palliative Care Service is seeking a dedicated professional to join our multidisciplinary team based at the High Street Campus (formerly the Old Maitland Hospital). As part of the Maitland Kurri Kurri Hospitals network, our community-based service works closely with local agencies to provide compassionate support to patients, families, and friends on their palliative journey.

About You:

We are seeking a dedicated and independent Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in therapeutic counselling and group work, with the ability to work autonomously without direct supervision. A valid driver’s license is required, as travel across the region will be necessary to support clients. Additionally, participation in an after-hours social work roster may be required.

If you are a compassionate professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

 
Additional Information: 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent
• resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Alsop on Estelle.Alsop@health.nsw.gov.au