Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? As a Level 3 Social Worker, you’ll be part of the pioneering Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team (SIDHT) at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This multidisciplinary outpatient service is committed to enhancing health outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex health needs.
Employment Type: Permanent part time
Position Classification: Social Worker level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Why Work With Us?
- Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of care within a service designed to address the unique health challenges of people with intellectual disabilities.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in social work, clinical psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and medicine.
- Professional Growth: Access leadership programs, quality improvement initiatives, and research opportunities through partnerships with leading universities.
- Flexibility: Enjoy potential for negotiated flexible working arrangements. Premier Location: Located at the heart of the Westmead Precinct, one of Australia’s largest health, education, and research hubs, offering state-of-the-art facilities and excellent transport links.
Your Role
As part of this dynamic team, you will:
- Deliver time-limited, client-centred services, including assessment, care planning, and navigation for young people and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Enhance the capacity of primary healthcare providers and mainstream services to meet the needs of this population.
- Address health inequities and support access to specialized services.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the service's ongoing development.
About You
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional who:
- Holds a tertiary qualification in Social Work and is eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Has extensive experience in providing evidence-based care, particularly in complex and critical settings.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and a commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Excels in communication and embraces continuous learning and improvement.
- Understands the principles of intellectual disability-informed care and their practical application.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive professional development through initiatives like the FLASH Allied Health Leadership Program and sparQ safety and quality excellence program.
- A supportive, inclusive, and innovative team environment where your contributions make a real difference.
- The opportunity to shape a service that will leave a lasting legacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Western Sydney.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply now by submitting your resume and addressing the selection criteria. Showcase your experience and how you meet the essential qualifications for this rewarding role.
Essential Criteria
- Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Registration in line with Award requirements: Membership of the AASW.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant qualifications as a Social worker and eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for consumers and their families.
- Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved consumer care and outcomes.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and services evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
- Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of social work practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of intellectual disability informed care and its applications when working with consumers and families/carers.
Requisition ID: REQ541108
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Vanessa Colusso at Vanessa.Colusso@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
