Senior Social Worker Ryde Hospital (Sydney)

Northern Sydney Local Health District Reference number REQ666043 Occupation Social Worker Work type Part-Time Location Sydney
- North/North West Salary Information $116892
- $120680 Closing date 05 June 2026 at 11:59pm Weekend Social Worker needed. Are you an experienced clinician with a commitment to trauma informed care, in a local hospital environment? Available on weekends and a couple of hours on Monday? Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 20 September 2026 (with the possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration: $58.95
- $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 19 Requisition ID: REQ666043 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, engaging and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working: Ryde Hospital. Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more. Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely. What you'll be doing Providing a weekend Social Work service to ED and ICU patients, and then, if time permits, patients of other Ryde Hospital wards. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work.
- Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current social work practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement. Need more information? about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sara Connell on [email protected] This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 5 June 2026 Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3psyub