Social Worker Level 3 Maternity

6 days ago

New Lambton, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Provide compassionate support in Maternity & Gynaecology within a leading hospital environment**

**Remuneration**:$49.60 - $56.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**:Social Worker Lvl 3
**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ532291
**Closing Date**: Sunday, 24th of November 2024

**About the role**:
This role specifically involves working in clinics focused on early pregnancy advice and options, including pregnancy termination. These clinics currently operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and these days are non-negotiable. The third workday is flexible.

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of midwives and medical staff to support women and their chosen support person in exploring options related to their pregnancy. This work can be sensitive and at times confronting. Your responsibilities will include assisting individuals experiencing bereavement, addressing complex social needs, identifying child protection concerns, and managing unpredictable responses. You will be experienced in working with people facing complex social challenges, mental health issues, and often limited support systems. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential due to the demands of the role.

**Where you will be working**:
In this position you will work as part of the JHH Social Work team covering work in the clinical area of Maternity & Gynaecology. JHH is a very busy tertiary referral Hospital and there are a number of SW teams working as part of the larger Dept covering all clinical areas of the Hospital

Applicants will be supported within the M&G team by the Team leader and other level 3 clinicians as well as the Service Manager. An individualised professional development plan will be established with the successful applicant. Cultural support is available through cultural mentoring with other Aboriginal staff.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

**Additional Information**:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**Information 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.

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