Senior Social Worker - Dementia Advisory Service
- Autonomous Clinical Leadership in Dementia Care
- Drive Community Impact and Quality Improvement
- Ongoing Professional Growth and Mentorship Opportunities
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
The WSLHD Dementia Advisory Service, operating five days a week from Westmead Hospital. You'll job share with a colleague, working two days a week.
- Deliver tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Align with our vision for better health services.
- Uphold values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing dementia care.
What you'll be doing
The Dementia Advisory Service (DAS), WSLHD, is funded by Commonwealth Health Support program (CHSP). The primary objective of this community-based service, is to help people with Dementia and their carers through:
- Early intervention case work
- Education and Support Groups for patients and carers
- Appropriate referrals to services and supports.
- Work autonomously with advanced clinical expertise in dementia care.
- Deliver high-quality services to clients, families, and carers in the community.
- Partner with service providers and lead community development initiatives.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Selection Criteria:
- Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW), and a current Driver’s licence
- Demonstrated clinical experience in Dementia care.
- Experience in community development and working in partnership with services providers.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of staff and / or student supervision.
- Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for service improvement and skills in providing training and education.
- Well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and / or clinical practice improvement activities
Requisition ID: REQ534782
Applications Close: 27th November 2024
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Gayatri Noor on gayatri.noor@health.nsw.gov.au and Wayne Ardley on Wayne.Ardley@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
