Social Worker

1 week ago

Hunter Valley Private Hospital Newcastle Maitland Hunter, South Africa Healthscope Full time R50 000 - R80 000 per year

General Social Worker

Temporary Part-Time (maternity leave) 64hrs- 4 days/ week

Healthscope – Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Hunter Valley Private Hospital Social Work Department

About the Service: Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located in Shortland on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. HVPH is a busy private hospital that provides care to inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical and Surgical patients, as well as providing overnight & Day Surgery and Outpatient Rehabilitation services.

About the Position: As the Social Worker, you will be required to work with inpatients and outpatients from the Rehab, Medical and Surgical Units to provide professional social work service. The service provides a high quality, evidence-based clinical service consisting of assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison, advocacy and review for patients and their family / carers referred to the service. The caseloads are varied and can include neurological, orthopedics, amputee, chronic illness, and palliative care.

The available position offers a Social Worker the opportunity to be part of a friendly multidisciplinary team and work within the Social Work team.

About You: The successful candidate will have:

· An approved Degree in Social Work that includes eligibility for membership with the AASW;

· Police and Working with Children Checks;

· Hospital experience;

· Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences;

· Demonstrated conflict resolution skills;

· Ability to prioritise caseload and work within timeframes;

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage both clinical workload and administrative duties;

· Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team;

· Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement;

· Knowledge on a variety of health related conditions;

· Ensure patient/consumer care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge;

· Knowledge of local community support services;

· Knowledge of aged care services;

· Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Applications close:  24th December 2025 

For further enquiries: Melissa Dunn, Senior Social Worker

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.


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