Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Location: Windsor
Remuneration: $67,442.00 –  $97,709.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ425888
Applications Close: 22/10/2023 

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

 

 

What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

 

·       Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)

·       Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

·       Novated Leasing

·       Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

·       Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

·       Fitness Passport

What you’ll be doing:
Join the Windsor Community Health Team in the capacity of a Social Worker Level 1 / 2 in a permanent full time basis. This localised community team is a tight knit team dedicated to the Hawkesbury Community and making a difference to the lives of all that we interact with.  Our Social Worker will play a large role in the team, providing recovery-oriented services to clients who are seriously affected by their mental illness as well as interacting with their families or carers. Our preferred candidate will use a proactive approach with assessments and interventions, and will be able to  establish collaborative and respectful relationships with all consumers. 

The role of a Social Worker is: 

• To ensure optimal outcomes for consumers who are affected by a severe and enduring mental illness and their carers through the promotion of best practice including the appropriate escalation of care.
• To work collaboratively utilising effective team communication with members of the multidisciplinary health team in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care.
• To act as an advocate for the specific needs of all consumers and their carers including those from the indigenous population or other multi-cultural groups providing appropriate care to the patient/client undergoing specialised procedures.
• To maintain and promote a professional standard evidenced by ethical practice, adherence to the policies and procedures of the NBMLHD and the appropriate legislation and statutory regulations.
• To provide support and clinical supervision/ preceptorship/ mentoring to all students and/or staff in accordance with relevant skills and experience.
• To effectively manage resources relevant to the service.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. 

 

About us:

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community. 

 

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce.  In the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Mental Health Service, we value and strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to enrich our working environment and deliver excellent care to all consumers, their families and carers, no matter their background or needs. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. 

   

NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. 

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Selection criteria to be addressed:

1. Minimum bachelor’s degree and eligibility for membership of AASW and extensive specialist knowledge or high level of broad generalist knowledge.
2. Demonstrated skills in mental health and discipline specific assessments and interventions and experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness.
3. Experience working in a Community Mental Health Treatment Team and/or knowledge of the principles that guide service delivery within this model of practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.
5. Demonstrated working knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, 2007.
6. Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.
7. Computer competence and literacy.
8. Current driver’s licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

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For role related queries or questions contact Michael Collina on [email protected]