Social Worker Level 1/2

NSW Health

  • Caringbah, NSW Sydney, NSW
  • $73,427-85,800 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Social Worker Level 1/2Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1
Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ601556
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: Tuesday, 16 August 2025South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.Join a team where compassion meets excellence at Sutherland Hospital, a vibrant part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Nestled in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, our Allied health team offers a supportive, community-focused environment with a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. We enjoy access to professional development opportunities, and a workplace that values diversity and wellbeing. Whether you're starting your career or looking to grow in a dynamic setting.Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital . Learn more about SESLHDThe RoleThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Social Work care to patients, families and carers consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.For role related queries or questions contact Emma Middlemiss on Emma.Middlemiss@health.nsw.gov.auThe Benefits
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. * Discounted gym memberships with a
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
  • Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Demonstrated core competency skills in psychosocial assessments, individual and family casework, crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and discharge planning.
  • A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
  • Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
  • Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position) and the ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call service, and work across a seven day roster (including weekends).
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2) Find out more about for this positionOur Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
for all positions prior to offer. * SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our
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