Social Worker (Level 3) - Inpatient
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5 % Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Naamuru
Requisition ID: REQ530524
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Naamuru is an 8 bed inpatient tertiary mental health unit that provides mental health treatment and support for primary carers of infants (up to 12 months of age) who are experiencing severe and acute mental illness in the perinatal period. The primary carer and their baby are admitted together to support their attachment and to minimise the trauma of separation. Partners or an alternate support person are encouraged to stay overnight to help support care giving and parent-baby relationship.
A multidisciplinary approach is taken at Naamuru which includes mental health nurses, child and family health nurses, a clinical midwife consultant, psychiatrist, paediatrician, peer support worker, social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist and a dietitian. Naamuru also has a therapeutic group program that runs throughout the week by the team as well as individual sessions with admitted parents and partners/support person.
This position will provide senior clinical leadership within the Social Work service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with Current NSW Driver’s Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Simon Tully on 0467 767 335.
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