Social Worker
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1/2
Location: Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, James Fletcher Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530976
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th November 2024
Newcastle Community Mental Health Service, located at the James Fletcher Hospital site, is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care. We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Our service prides itself on a collaborative approach to mental health, fostering a supportive and innovative environment for both staff and clients. Newcastle Community Mental Health Service offers an exceptional orientation program, ensuring a smooth transition into your role. We place a strong emphasis on supervision, education, and training, providing robust support to help you excel and develop professionally.
About the role:
In this role, you will provide outstanding clinical services to clients and their families/caregivers, ensuring the best possible health outcomes for our service users. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced Mental Health Service, working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You should also be adept at working both independently and collaboratively, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in both environments.
About you:
You are an experienced Social Worker with expertise in a range of clinical settings. You excel in a busy, fast-paced Mental Health Service as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. You are capable of working both independently and collaboratively, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in both settings.
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.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible 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
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 Adam Heuston on Adam.Heuston@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
