Social Worker Part Time (LOCUM) Aged Care Rehabilitaion

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Detail information about job Social Worker Part Time (LOCUM) Aged Care Rehabilitaion. Terms and conditions vacancy

Position Title: Social Worker

Employment Type: Max Term Part Time - 11 months duration

Hours per week: 28 hours

Position Grade: Level 1/2

Salary: $61,173- $88,627( Dependent on experience)

Enterprise Agreement The Named NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Professional and Associated Staff Agreement 2009

Department Name: Social Worker



Position Summary:

A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Social Worker with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be very flexible and have extensive psychosocial and counselling skills

This position covers Palliative care And Rehabilitation but the social worker will be expected to work in other units as required. The caseload can be quite complex at times dealing with diverse psychosocial problems.



This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check



The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.



About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.



We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.



St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme go to https://www.smartsalary.com.au/



Application Instructions:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.

When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.



Selection Criteria

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
• Extensive postgraduate experience working in Palliative Care/ Aged Care or Medical Rehabilitation services Comprehensive psychosocial assessment and counselling skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills including computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload in an effective manner with appropriate time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility for membership of the AASW Current NSW Driver’s licence.

An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application.



Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.



**Please note the advert closes 22nd July 2018 11:59 pm despite the below date stating 23rd July 2018**