Paediatric social worker

2 days ago


Newcastle West, Limerick, Australia NSW Health Full time
Support families, advocate for children, and make a lasting impact at John Hunter Children's Hospital

Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 Per Annum + Super

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ562216

Applications Close: Sunday, 30/03/2025

Where you'll be working:
Join the John Hunter Children's Hospital Social Work Team, a dedicated and passionate group of professionals providing essential support and therapeutic intervention to patients and their families. Our team brings extensive experience and knowledge, creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where expertise is shared, and support is always available.

With regular team meetings and safety huddles, we prioritise clear communication, access to team consultation, and maintaining a strong team culture.

About The Role:
As a Social Worker at John Hunter Children's Hospital, you will:
  1. Provide psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for patients and their families.
  2. Assist families experiencing complex psychosocial issues, including mental health concerns, domestic violence, substance misuse, and child protection matters.
  3. Make referrals to community support services for ongoing intervention and family support.
  4. Provide social work cover in various areas of the Children's Hospital, including Emergency, General Medical, Surgical, and Adolescent Wards when needed.
About You:
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Social Worker who brings:
  1. Relevant experience or transferable skills working with families and children.
  2. Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences.
  3. Experience in person-centred and brief intervention models.
  4. Ability to work effectively within both social work and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements:
  1. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work.
  2. Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
  3. Experience in paediatric or family-centred care is desirable.
  4. Current NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
What We Can Offer You:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and supported by a dynamic team. We offer:
  1. Structured orientation with an orientation manual covering everything from parking to essential systems.
  2. Supervision and support from Level 3 & 4 Social Workers and the Social Work Team Manager, in line with AASW guidelines.
  3. Ongoing professional development, including monthly team education sessions.
  4. Access to JHH Social Work Department education sessions.
  5. Participation in paediatric grand rounds and Schwartz Rounds.
  6. Online learning via HETI and external training opportunities.
If you're passionate about supporting families, advocating for children, and working in a collaborative hospital setting, we'd love to hear from you

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 Alicia Tremain on Alicia.Tremain@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.
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