Social Worker Level 1-2

NSW Health • Belmont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker Level 1–2 to join the supportive and dynamic Social Work team at Belmont Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to develop and strengthen your clinical skills across a broad range of hospital and rehabilitation settings while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will rotate across teams and clinical areas, gaining valuable experience in acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation, and transitional care services. As a Social Worker within Belmont Hospital, you will provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning support to patients and families across a variety of clinical areas. A key focus of this role is supporting patients transitioning to: Aged Care services National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environments Community-based support systems The Social Work team also provides services to: Emergency Department Rehabilitation services Sub-acute and general medical wards Following a comprehensive induction and orientation program, the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in the John Hunter Hospital Social Work On-Call roster, further enhancing clinical experience and professional development.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or equivalent qualification recognised by the employer.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, assessment, and communication skills.
• Be committed to collaborative, ethical, and patient-focused practice.
• Interest and enthusiasm for rehabilitation-focused Social Work practice.
• Familiarity and confidence working within hospital, rehabilitation, or healthcare environments.
• The ability to build rapport and work effectively with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn across multiple clinical settings and practice areas.
• Commitment to patient-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy clinical environment.
• Motivation to participate in ongoing learning, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychosocial assessment, intervention, and discharge planning support to patients and families across a variety of clinical areas.
• Support patients transitioning to Aged Care services, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environments, and Community-based support systems.
• Provide services to the Emergency Department, Rehabilitation services, and Sub-acute and general medical wards.
• Participate in the John Hunter Hospital Social Work On-Call roster.

Benefits

• Broaden your horizons with unique experiences across a range of clinical areas to enhance your skills and experience
• Get to know the different teams and services across Hunter New England
• Superannuation contributions 12%
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level