Achieve Something Great
The Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Department in SWSLHD is interested in recruiting for a Social Worker who is passionate about working within the inpatient mental health setting. The social work position is part of a larger social work team working in the inpatient mental health units across Liverpool, Campbelltown and Bankstown Hospital. This specific position will be based at Campbelltown Hospital but there is an opportunity to experience other various mental health units from acute to non-acute mental health settings in the future. This will ensure further development of the social work workforce in various inpatient mental health settings.
The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality improvement activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties. Hence, there is a wide range of professional and learning opportunities within this role along with the support of the dynamic and well-established Inpatient Mental Health Social Work Department in SWSLHD who aspires to provide the highest standard of social work service to the consumers and their families.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate would need to be client-centred in addressing psycho social needs of consumers who are receiving mental health treatment in hospital and provide high quality psychosocial interventions which may extend to assisting their families/ carers to the appropriate support services. The social worker will need to possess knowledge and skills to work alongside other social work colleagues and the rest of multidisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will also need to provide social work service to consumers and their carers that ensures the provision of optimal health outcomes is consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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