Aged Care Social Worker - Regional (Casual, Flexible Hours)

Care Guidance; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision (monthly)

Flexible working hours

Opportunities with partner facilities

Job summary

Care Guidance is seeking a Social Worker for a Regional role in Traralgon to support residents in aged care facilities through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, case management and tailored therapeutic interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Social Work, be a current AASW member, and hold a National Police Clearance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This casual role requires autonomy and strong collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Social Work and current AASW membership.
• 5+ years of social work experience in health/aged care settings.
• Current National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counselling support, case management and individualized therapeutic interventions for older adults in residential aged care facilities.
• Manage referrals from all wards and participate in ward clinical reviews where possible.
• Support residents and families to improve mental health and wellbeing within a client-centred framework.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Counselling skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work

AASW membership

Job description

Care Guidance is seeking a Social Worker for a Regional role in Traralgon to support residents in aged care facilities through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, case management and tailored therapeutic interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor in Social Work, be a current AASW member, and hold a National Police Clearance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This casual role requires autonomy and strong collaboration with care teams.