Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2028)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: 91472 - 104753
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ574348
Advertising closes: 28 May 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

The Discharge Patient Flow Concierge Social Worker is responsible for supporting and facilitating discharge planning for patients across the Clinical Networks of the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) to assist patients and their families with the process of leaving hospital and transitioning back to their home or other care setting.

Whilst this is a network position, it will be imbedded as part of the social work team. The social work department values a collaborative and supportive culture that respects and nurtures the contributions of each team member. The team comes with knowledge and experience with Senior staff that can support learning and development. The Social work position will be offered mentoring, supervision and will be an active member of the social work department.

The position holder will do this by working in collaboration with the discharge planning and multidisciplinary teams across the network and proactively seek patients who are at risk of delayed discharge due to complex medical, social, or logistical issues early within their admission. The role will be supported by the discharge patient flow concierge administration officer and will work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues, social work team, and senior managers to develop effective and efficient Social Work services that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care for patient, as identified. The role will provide intervention including support, education and resources to people in the context of their bio-psycho-social situation, to assist in dealing with health events.

About you
Do you have bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work or other equivalent qualification providing eligibility for membership of the AASW and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Social Work role in the context of Health.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Suzanne Selby on [email protected]

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [email protected]

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