Social Worker

About The Role

We are urgently seeking flexible and energetic social workers, preferably with experience in palliative care and/or mental health, to work across our health care services both on the ward and in the community. This Casual Level 1-2 role is for immediate start at Neringah Hospital (Wahroonga) on a part-time basis until the end of August 2026, with additional work later in the year across our locations in Northern Sydney. This immediate role will be part-time casual at 1-3 days weekly and must be available to work on Fridays. There is an option for a fixed term 1 day contract (until end August) with additional casual days if this is preferred. There is no closing date and phone enquiries from interested applicants are welcomed. Interviews will commence as soon as suitable applications are received. This role could suit transition back to the workforce or someone wanting to decrease their regular hours to intermittent work.

Essence Of This Role

To provide a holistic psychosocial perspective of the individual, facilitating the client and their carer to identify issues, plan, adapt and manage through the course of a life-limiting illness, mental health episode or hospitalisation.

To provide skilled, effective and timely social work interventions and services to our clients and their carer/s, with a focus on client centred, evidence based responses that maximise the client’s quality of life and autonomy.

To participate as an effective member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in comprehensively assessing needs, setting collaborative goals with the client and carers, and contributing towards meeting these needs and goals.

To ensure all documentation, communication and policy requirements are effectively met, including maintenance of handover systems and patient Electronic Medical Records.

To maintain knowledge and links with relevant health and community services, to facilitate the seamless transfer of clients between services, the interchange of relevant information, appropriate discharge planning, and working relationships that best support the clients’ needs and goals.

To participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation’s Mission and Values, in all interactions with clients, internal and external stakeholders, within a continuous quality improvement environment.

To work consistently within the values and ethics of HammondCare and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Essential Criteria

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.
• Qualifications obtained overseas must provide AASW Overseas Assessment number.
• Current working rights in Australia ie citizenship, permanent residency or appropriate working visa.
• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Mission in Action.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in providing a broad range of social work interventions including psychosocial assessment, counselling, advocacy and service liaison, problem solving, complex discharge planning etc.
• Experience providing a comprehensive range of Social Work Services in a community health or hospital setting – preference for palliative care / life limiting illness, and/or mental health services.
• Knowledge of relevant community services / supports and referral systems including MAC, NDIS, ACAS etc.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, including clear, concise communication using a variety of media (written, verbal and digital).
• Demonstrated self-motivation and skills in effective time management, prioritising competing work commitments, and managing and responding to demanding situations.
• Flexibility, empathy and adaptability.
• Able to interact constructively and collaboratively with the internal multidisciplinary team and external service providers. Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, learning opportunities and professional supervision.
• Willingness to travel and work between HammondCare’s sites and services as required.

Desirable Criteria

• Current unencumbered Drivers Licence and safe driving record.
• Previous experience within the NSW Health system, including the use of NSW Health Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a palliative care context.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in older persons mental health.

Benefits

- Market-leading remuneration

- Additional training & career development opportunities

- Reward and Recognition Program

- Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.

- Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs

- Commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

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For further information please contact Lynn Shaw at lshaw@hammond.com.au or 0418 988 374 (Monday – Thursday)

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.