October 25, 2024

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Prairiewood

OTHER & FULL TIME

Social Worker (Lvl 1/2) - Geriatric/Rehabilitation Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hrs per week until July 2025
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ530029
Application Close Date: 10/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 13/11/2024 – 20/11/2024
Contact Details: Jolanta Swierczynski– 02 9616 8287| jolanta.swierczynski@health.nsw.gov.au

About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is recruiting for a Social Worker to complement and enhance the current Geriatric/Rehabilitation Service.

What You'll be Doing
To provide Social Work services to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.

Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield Hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Demonstrated experience in a health related field and ability to provide a range of Social Work interventions.

Demonstrated experience prioritising work and managing stressful situations.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal) and computer skills.

Evidence of commitment to clinical supervision and professional learning.

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to quality processes, and the application of evidenced based practice within social work.

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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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