Social Worker Level 3
2 weeks ago
**_Be the support patients and families rely on when it matters most._**
**Remuneration**: $56.69 - $58.52 Per Hour + Super
**Location**:John Hunter Hospital
**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 3
**Hours Per Week**: 9.5
**Requisition ID**: REQ557681
**Applications close**: 22/03/2025
**Where you'll be working**
Join John Hunter Hospital’s Critical Care Team of Social Workers, playing a vital role in patient and family support during weekends when fewer staff are present, but the hospital remains busy. You will work closely with weekend and afternoon shift staff, After Hours Managers, and Ward In Charge staff, ensuring continuity of care and crisis support across multiple hospital units.
**About the role**
- Provide crisis social work support across ICU, Birth Suite, Maternity & Gynaecology Wards, and Medical & Surgical Wards (excluding ED and JHCH).
- Collaborate with the Aboriginal Liaison Officer and other rostered staff to respond to patient situations requiring urgent support.
- Assist patients and families experiencing loss, bereavement, distress, and child protection concerns.
- Work every second weekend (Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm). Maintain weekday connections with the department by working at least one Monday afternoon shift every four weeks (unless already employed in a weekday or afternoon shift role).
**About you**:
We’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised Social Worker who:
- Can effectively prioritise crisis work and guide clinical teams in complex social situations.
- Has experience providing trauma-informed care to patients and families.
- Is confident working with grief, bereavement, and distress in critical care and maternity settings.
- Understands child protection requirements and can liaise with DCJ as needed. Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.
**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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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
**Need more information?**
**Additional Information**:
**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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