Social Worker Level 1/2

2 weeks ago


WaratahWynyard, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1

Remuneration:
$ $ superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ390688

Closing Date:
Sunday 7th May 2023

Social Worker Level 1/2

Mater Mental Health Centre Waratah

About the role

  • This is a great opportunity for a social worker wanting to further develop their skills and knowledge working within the mental health practice context.
  • The role of an Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker within HNE focuses on psychosocial assessment and intervention, collaboration with key stakeholders, person centred care and family inclusive practice is consistent across the service.
  • Social Workers promote ways of working that are strengths based and trauma informed, and a holistic approach to understanding the experiences of service users.
  • Work collaborative withthe multidisciplinary team to deliver provide holistic mental health services
  • You will be supported by the Service Manager and Senior Social Worker in the team you are working, along with the Head of Profession for HNE MH Social Work.
  • You will have access regular clinical supervision and opportunities for professional development.
  • Team work is highly valued within the service and provides you with ongoing support and supervision to assist with your orientation and development in this role.
  • Become part of the Mental Health Service network, using the expertise of other local staff to facilitate discussion and learning.

Where you'll be working

  • The Mental Health Unit for Older People (MHUOP) is a 22 bed unit inclusive of 6 High Dependency beds that operates 24 hours a day.
  • The MHUOP supports and provides specialist treatment to people aged 65 years and over with mental illness and provides support for physical health related issues.
  • The team consists of two Consultant Psychiatrists, two Social Workers, a Psychologist, a Nurse Unit Manager, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses.

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 (prorata for part time employees)
  • 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
  • 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 nonclinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

  • Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer

About you

  • We are looking for Social Workers with an interest in working within the mental health practice setting.
  • You will need to have well developed interpersonal skills, skills in conducting psychosocial assessments and developing intervention plans with consumers, and work in a way that demonstrates a commitment to person centred and family inclusive practice.
  • Have a passion for patient advocacy and supporting patients and their families and carers to ensure clinical interventions and service delivery processes are understood
  • Actively look at ways to improve the service you provide, and show initiative in undertaking projects and quality improvement

Need more information?

Additional Information

  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Information for Applicants:

**All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisatio

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