Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Location: Springwood Community Health Centre Remuneration : $54.76 - $56.54 per hour Hours Per Week : 19 Requisition ID : REQ524146 Applications Close: 19/11/2024 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful 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 Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region. The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth). Our Community Health Care team is seeking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join the service. The Senior Social Worker provides high quality specialist Social Work service to clients/carers/family of the various Primary Care and Community Health (PC&CH) services: Chronic and Complex Care Service,(C&CC) including the Enhanced Community Health Model Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) Older Persons Evaluation, Review and Assessment Service (OPERA) The role contributes to identifying short and long term client goals as well as the planning and implementation of social work interventions in conjunction with allied health, nursing, and support staff. Key to your success is utilising advanced professional judgement to develop an initial care plan which identifies the need for social work intervention, the optimal time frame in which interventions should be delivered, and the most appropriate delivery option for the required interventions. We invite you to take part in shaping the success of your local health community. Apply Now Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What you will bring to the role: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base. Overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number Current NSW State Driver Licence, including P1 or above and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across NBMLHD. Demonstrated extensive postgraduate clinical experience in the delivery of Social Work services, with a demonstrated advanced ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to support client goal setting and care plans. Extensive specialist knowledge with adult clients who have chronic and complex health conditions and of the community services relevant to this group. Ability to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision. Ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical social work tasks. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to create a holistic and cohesive approach to service delivery. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, as well as experience in the clinical supervision of undergraduate Social Workers. Commitment to professional development and training and willingness to engage positively in clinical supervision and performance development processes. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders throughout all organisational levels. Capacity to provide advice to service managers on clinical service development, practice and redesign. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. 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 Verona Manuel on Verona.Manuelhealth.nsw.gov.au