Social Worker

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Hospital Social Workeroffers high level assistance to patients and their families with practical and emotional challenges relating to their illness, hospitalization, and discharge planning.They provide support, information, and referrals, and may offer counselling and mediation services.They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure our patients' needs are met.About you : A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification and member or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);A minimum of one year's experience in Social Work with demonstrated entry level competencies, skills and knowledge in conducting assessments, case management and counselling;High level oral and written communication skills;Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team;Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads.We have one permanent part-time opportunity available, based at St Vincent's Private Hospital Lismore campus.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more at : our measurable commitment to building a culture of excellence, we offer our people a range of benefits including but not limited to : Salary packaging up to$15,900 + $2,650 in entertainment / accommodation benefits each year (100% yours i.e.

no split with SVL), increasing your overall take home paySalary increases and holiday leave loading in line with our Enterprise AgreementAccess to free counselling / coaching sessions with AccessEAPDiscounted gym membership through Fitness PassportAccess to free Flu vaccinations each yearDiscounted private health insurance through our Corporate Health PlanStaff discount on St Vincent's Lismore hospital admissionsSubsidised mealsFree onsite staff parkingOngoing performance feedback and supportAbout usEstablished in 1921, St Vincent's Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community.

It is our mission to create a culture of excellence in quality healthcare, reflecting Christian values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

At St Vincent's Lismore we are united by our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Kindness.

Our values underpin how we work together, provide care and support for our patients, carer, employees, and community every day.To applyThis recruitment will close when the right candidate is found.APPLY now by submitting a resume detailing your experience and a cover letter that outlines why you want to join the St Vincent's Lismore community.Please note the following points :

• This position requires a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
• This position requires you to meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position, excluding COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations.

For a summary of Category A vaccination requirements, refer to Table 1 on Page 11 of this NSW Health Policy Directive.

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