October 23, 2024

Hunter New England Local Health District

Tamworth

FULL TIME & OTHER

Social Worker/Rehabilitation Case Manager

Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ525541
Applications Close: Sunday, 3rd November 2024

Where you'll be working:
The position sits within the New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS), which is located on the grounds of the Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Tamworth, with a population of 60,000 is a modern progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. It is a family friendly city, offering a broad range of experiences from sport and lifestyle, art and culture, music and entertainment, cafes and restaurants and weekend adventures. Tamworth is located about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, providing ease of access with 6 daily flights.

About the role:
The role provides an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by providing and coordinating social work based interventions and case management. The successful applicant will form part of a multidisciplinary team aiming to provide high quality specialist brain injury rehabilitation services to adults (16-65 years) accepted as clients to the New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (NEBIRS). NEBIRS provides a community based service, including use of a Transitional Living Unit to people living in the Northern aspect of the Hunter New England Local Health District.

The role is supported by the Manager for line management supervision and escalation of issues and the sharing of ideas. The multi-disciplinary team provides peer support for consultation and advice regarding clinical risk, care planning and the provision of high-quality care. A social work clinical supervisor will be sourced, and an education and training plan will be established specific to meet the needs of the successful applicant.

About you:
The successful candidate will bring exceptional social work and communication skills and the ability to build therapeutic relationships, assess risk and perform case management duties. They will work well within a multidisciplinary team and understand working within a community setting.

Essential:

Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work and eligible for membership to The Australian Social Work Association.
Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Mcinnes on Kate.Mc Innes@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/3v L5fq2

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/HNEHealth Stepping Up.

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting Salary Packaging PLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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