Social Worker Level 1-2

**#526881 Social Worker Level 1-2**

**Department of Social Work**

**Calvary Mater Newcastle**

**Temporary Part-Time**
- Join a supportive team environment and gain firsthand experiences at a leading Health care provider. _
- Employment Status: Temporary Part Time (40 hours per fortnight)
- Salary Classification: Social Worker Level 1 Year 2-4 or Level 2 Year 1-4.
- Remuneration: Social Worker Level 1 Year 2 - 4: $37.06 - $41.80 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.
- Remuneration: Social Worker Level 2 Year 1 - 4: $44.57 - $51.04 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

**THE ROLE**:
Calvary Mater Newcastle is currently seeking a Social Worker Level 1-2. This position will be primarily based in the general medicine, surgical and coronary care team, however there are opportunities to utilise your skills and knowledge as part of a supportive department across all areas of practice within CMN.

The successful applicant is responsible for the provision of social work services and the maintenance of professional social work standards. This responsibility will include the provision of social work services with patients, their families/ carers, liaison with other health care professionals within the hospital and external agencies, participation in MDT, and active contribution to the social work department.

This position requires the successful applicant to work Thursday/ Friday, with other day to be negotiated. This position is a fixed term contract until November 2025.

**DUTIES**:

- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients attending the hospital.
- Provide support, counselling and other evidence-based intervention strategies to enhance social functioning.
- Facilitate discharge planning in consultation with multidisciplinary team.
- Maintaining a high standard of written communication, with accurate and timely medical/clinical record entries.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with and maintain effective links with relevant external organisation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with patients and their carers with life-limiting and / or terminal illnesses, including end of life.

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**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.
- Ability to liaise with and maintain effective links with relevant external organisations.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing personal and professional development.
- Bachelor of Social Work or other equivalent qualification and eligible for membership of the AASW.

**WHY JOIN US?**

**_ CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:_**
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

**WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?**
- Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, _here_

**HOW DO YOU APPLY?**
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

**_ An eligibility list will be generated from this recruitment for potential future permanent, temporary, part time and full time positions._**

**_ PLEASE NOTE - Interviews for short listed applicants will take place on Monday 18 November 2024 at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital._**
- Please note the following:_
- _You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role._