CCLHD - Social Worker - Level 1/2 - Inpatient

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Remuneration: $1, $2,007.58 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford and Wyong Hospitals

Requisition ID: REQ601455

Applications Close: Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care, better health for everyone.

Are you a compassionate Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families during times of illness and crisis?

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking dedicated Social Workers to join our dynamic inpatient team and help deliver exceptional health outcomes and psychosocial care.

Bring your skills in assessment, teamwork, and patient-centered care to help make a real difference. Enjoy professional development opportunities and be part of a supportive, collaborative team. Apply now

Current Opportunities

We have permanent and temporary full time positions available across the following inpatient units at CCLHD:

• Oncology and Palliative Care (Gosford Hospital), full time permanent.
• Maternity Services (Gosford Hospital), full time permanent.
• Geriatrics (Wyong Hospital), full time temporary up to 28th July 2026.

About the Roles

In these vital roles, you will draw on your understanding of the complex emotional and social challenges that come with both acute and chronic illness. You will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Provide crisis support and short-term interventions tailored to individuals and their support systems.
• Collaborate within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Your strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment will be key to ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Your strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to thrive in dynamic environments will be key to your success.

These full-time inpatient positions offer the chance to deepen your expertise and broaden your experience across a wide range of social work practices in the hospital setting. From providing emotional support through grief and loss, to working closely with families and carers, and helping patients navigate transitions within the healthcare system, you will play a central role in supporting patients and their families during some of life's most challenging moments.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

You have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number). A demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to Inpatient Social Work.
• A well-developed understanding of the psychosocial issues that arise for patients and their families during chronic and acute illness and trauma. Preferably demonstrated social work experience in the clinical specialty area where applicable.
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychosocial assessment and crisis management, within person centred, trauma informed and brief intervention models and preferably within a health clinical setting and or within the clinical specialty where applicable.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Deborah Guild

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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