Geriatric Social Worker — Inpatient & Community Care

NSW Health; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 79.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NSW Health’s Westmead Transitional Aged Care Program is seeking a Social Worker Level 1/2 to join a multidisciplinary team providing care for older adults across hospital and community settings. You will deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocacy, support discharge planning, and contribute to quality improvement while ensuring documentation and reporting supports optimal patient outcomes.

Temporary full-time role based at Cumberland Hospital Campus, North Parramatta, with

Formación

• Bachelor of Social Work.
• Eligibility for full practising membership of the Australia Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On‑Call Social Work Service.
• Experience with ageing, rehabilitation, discharge planning and complex family dynamics.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and crisis intervention.
• Support patients and families navigating ageing, loss and care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in ward rounds and care planning.
• Contribute to service improvement, education and evidence‑based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation, data reporting and professional standards.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Bachelor of Social Work

Descripción del empleo

NSW Health’s Westmead Transitional Aged Care Program is seeking a Social Worker Level 1/2 to join a multidisciplinary team providing care for older adults across hospital and community settings. You will deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling and advocacy, support discharge planning, and contribute to quality improvement while ensuring documentation and reporting supports optimal patient outcomes.

Temporary full-time role based at Cumberland Hospital Campus, North Parramatta, with