: Temporary Full Time - Contract to 6/4/25
: Social Worker Level 2
: $1693.77 to $1939.70 per week
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:REQ477460

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.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks’ notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking for a meaningful career opportunity?
The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a passionate and committed individual to fill a temporary full-time Social Worker position at our welcoming and supportive Community Allied Health Centre.

About You

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and hold current driver’s licence (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number).
• Demonstrated clinical skills within community based social work teams and multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the position.
• Demonstrated application of extensive clinical experience in broad and diverse psychosocial assessment, interventions, care planning, individual and family counselling, grief, loss and bereavement counselling and group work, across a diverse and broad range of diagnoses and conditions, particularly those approaching or reaching the end of their life, within the community setting.

Where You’ll Be Working

This role is part of the social work team within CAH but has an identified area of specialty skills and knowledge in the area of Palliative Care. This role will be responsible for working collaboratively with senior Social Work, in developing and enhancing the service provided by CAH social workers and other staff, to patients with complex needs who are approaching or reaching the end of their life. It will work collaboratively with relevant CCLHD and external teams and services to ensure effective and integrated care is provided, which may include hospital liaison, case conferences, education and direct clinical support of staff involved in care provision.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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