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Make a meaningful impact every day - join our team as a Social Worker at Manning Base Hospital and help guide patients and families through life's toughest moments.

Remuneration : $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Social Worker Lvl 1 / 2

Location : Manning Base Hospital, Taree

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ580016

Applications Close : Sunday, 29th June 2025

Where You'll Be Working

Step into a rewarding role as an Inpatient Social Worker at Manning Base Hospital, where you'll be part of a passionate and supportive team making a real difference in people's lives every day. In this vital role, you'll contribute to the delivery of holistic, person-centred care that supports both health and wellbeing outcomes.

Located in the stunning Manning Valley, you'll enjoy a lifestyle that combines meaningful work with the natural beauty of coastal and country living - think beaches, rivers, and a strong sense of community all at your doorstep.

About The Role

As a valued member of the Inpatient Social Work team at Manning Base Hospital, you'll deliver professional and compassionate support to patients and their families / carers, helping them navigate the challenges that come with illness, injury, and hospitalisation. Your work will play a key role in achieving the best possible health outcomes, guided by the policies and values of Hunter New England Local Health District and NSW Health.

In this dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you'll provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis support, and tailored brief interventions to meet each person's unique needs. Your ability to communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams will be central to delivering responsive, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

As part of our mutually supportive and dedicated team, you'll have opportunities for professional development, service development, and collaboration with senior managers and colleagues.

About You

We're seeking a Social Worker who brings a deep understanding of the psychosocial impacts of acute and chronic illness or trauma on patients and their families. You'll ideally have experience in a relevant clinical specialty and be confident in delivering psychosocial assessments and crisis interventions using person-centred, trauma-informed, and brief intervention models. Experience working in a healthcare setting will be highly regarded, along with the ability to respond effectively in complex and emotionally sensitive situations.

Requirements

Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.Willingness to participate in the Social Work On Call (OC) Roster, including Public Holidays.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer :

Sustainable Healthcare : Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other servicesMonthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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