Social Worker Level 3

**Remuneration**: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + super
**Employment Type**: Temporary Part Time until August 2025
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 3
**Location**: Newcastle Community Health
**Hours Per Week**: 32
**Requisition ID**: REQ545239
**Applications Close**: Monday, 10th February 2025

**Where you'll be working**:
This position is based at Newcastle Community Health Centre with the opportunity to work at other locations within the service. The social work position is based with the larger Transitional Aged Care Program multi-disciplinary team, and you will play a vital role in supporting clients in this program. You will engage with a broad range of clients and their family and carers which will enrich your practice. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture. You will work alongside a team of experience professionals who share your commitment to making a difference and who are eager to support your growth.

**About the role**:
The successful applicant will provide high level social work services to clients of the Transitional Aged Care Program but will also work collaboratively with the social worker to support clients across other programs within the service.

The social worker will report to the Allied Health Service Manager for HITH RITH and TACP. Clinical supervision will be provided by the network of social workers across the District.

**About the role**:
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills as well as high level skills in assessment, critical thinking and problem solving. The applicant will have a commitment to supporting and empowering clients and demonstrate empathy and advocacy skills. The applicant will demonstrate resilience and an ability to be flexible and adaptable.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- 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 temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**I**nformation** for Applicants**:
**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.

**_Hunter New England 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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