Social Worker Level 3 - Incentives Offered
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Location: Quirindi Community Hospital
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ537443
Applications Close: Monday, 2nd December 2024
As a social worker at Quirindi Community Hospital, every day is unique! This role will see you work within a team environment to provide assessments and manage caseloads for diverse client issues. You will meet with clients and their caregivers, listen to their concerns, and help create plans to better support them in managing their challenges.
To aid your success in this role, a comprehensive orientation will take place, and you will be provided with all of the necessary information required to perform the role.
Where you'll be working:
Known as the 'nest in the hills', Quirindi is located in the picturesque Liverpool Plains, less than an hours' drive from Tamworth. The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes and picture-perfect sunflower fields.
Quirindi Health Service incorporates Quirindi Hospital and HealthOne Quirindi, which provides General Practice and Community Health services on site. These services all work in partnership to provide patient-centred and coordinated care to the local Liverpool Plains community.
You will work within our broader Allied Health team as well as our clinical team within the hospital. Our team are supportive and eager to welcome you!
About you:
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, respectful and genuine in their care of others.
Requirements:
- Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), 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:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- *All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris on Eileen.Harris@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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.
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