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Temporary full-time opportunity in Ryde (12-month contract). Diverse Level 3 position with dual focus.

At Royal Rehab Ryde we're redefining health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients, including neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis, along with orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

As a Social Worker and Case Manager in our Brain Injury Unit (BIU), you'll play a vital role in supporting clients through their recovery journey. You'll provide evidence-based clinical care, guide rehabilitation case management, and ensure smooth and well-supported discharges back into the community. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll advocate, problem-solve, and create meaningful change for clients and their families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Counselling to assist clients and their family/carers to deal with the emotional impact of injury, illness and disability.
• Undertake case planning, liaison, advocacy and referral to maximise access to appropriate community services.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team colleagues to optimise client care.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the social work and case management services.

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and commitment to the AASW Code of Ethics.
• Extensive experience and clinical skills - assessment, counselling, advocacy, referral to community services and discharge planning in a health/rehabilitation setting.
• Experience with the NDIS and its implications for discharge planning.
• Knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents Compensation legislation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a health setting with adults with a physical or cognitive disability.
• Demonstrated competence in communication skills - written and verbal, negotiation, conflict resolution.
• Sound time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks.
• Demonstrated commitment to participation in supervision and professional development.
• Computer skills and demonstrated competency.
• Understanding of quality improvement processes and their implementation.
• Current NSW unrestricted C Drivers license.
• Knowledge of Case Management Standards.

• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
• Transfer of accrued leave entitlements and continued pay and entitlements in line with NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process or to support you in the workplace, please let us know.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us. Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information: www.royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

For further enquiries: Amanda English, Social Work Professional Lead — (02) 9809 9052 — Amanda.English@royalrehab.com.au; Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager — (02) 9809 9009 — Annie.Molejona@royalrehab.com.au