Geriatric Social Worker - Level 1/2, Hospital

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a temporary full-time Social Worker to provide psychosocial care in geriatric medicine at Cumberland Hospital Campus, North Parramatta. The role supports complex patient needs across inpatient and community settings and offers opportunities for professional development within a leading tertiary hospital environment.

You will work with a supportive team, contribute to research and quality improvement, and engage in after-hours on-call services as

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required.
• Eligible for full practicing membership of AASW.
• Understanding aging, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse clients.
• Unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to participate in on-call service.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Social work

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a temporary full-time Social Worker to provide psychosocial care in geriatric medicine at Cumberland Hospital Campus, North Parramatta. The role supports complex patient needs across inpatient and community settings and offers opportunities for professional development within a leading tertiary hospital environment.

You will work with a supportive team, contribute to research and quality improvement, and engage in after-hours on-call services as