September 17, 2024

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Liverpool

OTHER & PART TIME

Social Worker (Lvl 3) - Sexual Health - Temp PT

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until 01.Oct.2025
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ519134
Application Close Date: 29/09/2024
Interview Date Range: 02/10/2024 – 09/10/2024
Contact Details: Jennifer Parker – 0483 302 380 | Jennifer.Parker1@health.nsw.gov.au

Liverpool Sexual Health Service is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the team!

About the Opportunity

We are looking for someone who can maintain high professional standards, is hardworking and has exceptional organisational skills.
The ideal candidate is someone who:

has a passion for making a difference in the sector of Sexual Health in SWSLHD
has demonstrated skills in face to face counselling
experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community
has demonstrated experience working dynamically in a Multidisciplinary environment
has demonstrated skills in case coordination, building relationships with other services and navigating referral pathways.

What You'll be Doing
This position sits within the Sexual Health Service and is responsible for providing specialist counselling services to consumers and their carers of the sexual health service on issues relating to their sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases and blood borne viruses.

You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team and will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties.
You will work with a team of dedicated Medical and Allied Health professionals with specific expertise in the Sexual Health sector. This role is clinically supported by the Primary and Community Health Social Work Department in SWSLHD which provides ongoing professional support and clinical supervision to the role.

Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

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).

Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing.

Demonstrated extensive experience in counselling and demonstrated ability to manage complex cases.

Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature.

Experience working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

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

Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty.

Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice within social work.

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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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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