Social Work Team Leader

**Lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic Social Work team at John Hunter Hospital, where exceptional healthcare meets a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of the Hunter region.**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**:Social Worker Level 5
**Remuneration**: $126,240 - $129,309 per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**:38
**Location**:John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights
**Requisition ID**:REQ537227
**Applications Close**:Thursday 12th December 2024

**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**:

- Opportunities for individual development plans
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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 their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**About the role**:
The Social Worker Team Leader at John Hunter Hospital plays a crucial role in managing the Social Work Team within the Division of Medical & Interventional Services. You will oversee daily team operations, provide supervision and mentorship, and support professional development for approximately 15 FTE, including early career Social Workers (levels 1-2) and experienced level 3 and 4 Senior Clinicians.

As a fast-paced tertiary referral and teaching hospital, JHH requires the Team Leader to manage planned and unplanned leave effectively to minimise disruptions to patient care while actively participating in direct clinical work. The department fosters the growth of early career social workers, offering opportunities to enhance their skills and interventions. You will collaborate closely with the Service Manager of Social Work and senior leadership within the department.

Communication is a key priority in the Social Workers in Medicine (SWIM) Team, which operates across four sites, making effective teamwork essential. The clinical workload for the Team Leader will be negotiated by the Service Manager based on experience and interest. You will receive support from the Service Manager, fellow Social Work Team Leaders, and level 4 staff, with individual development plans tailored to your career goals and expertise.

**Where you’ll be working**:
John Hunter Hospital, located in the heart of the Hunter New England Local Health District, offers a prime setting with access to stunning beaches and the renowned Hunter Valley vineyards just an hour away. The hospital's convenient location provides easy public transport options, excellent schools, and major shopping centres, blending exceptional healthcare services with a vibrant, accessible lifestyle.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Willingness and ability to actively participate in the after-hours / weekend on call roster covering the John Hunter Hospital and John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.

A**dditional information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- 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.

**Want to know more?**

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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 again