Senior Social Worker: Complex Transitions & NDIS Lead

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health invites applications for Senior Social Worker – Complex Transitions at Flinders Medical Centre/Noarlunga Health Service. The role coordinates complex transitions for patients under 65, emphasising NDIS and discharge planning within acute settings.

The incumbent provides expert clinical support and leadership to the Social Work Department, MDT and hospital executives, driving timely, safe outcomes for complex cases.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Extensive experience with patients and families in Acute/Sub Acute Care setting
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
• High level of oral and written communication; able to develop procedures and reports
• Commitment to person-centred, evidence-based and culturally safe practice
• NDIS experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct psycho-social assessments and intervene with patients with complex needs
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, external stakeholders, patients and families for timely, safe outcomes
• Discharge planning for patients with complex biopsychosocial factors, escalating barriers as needed
• Develop, improve and maintain services for early identification of long-stay patients in the acute hospital
• Provide expert clinical support, leadership, education and consultation re: complex discharge issues, NDIS, and community services
• Advocate for access to appropriate community services

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Collaborative team player

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent for AASW

Job description

SA Health invites applications for Senior Social Worker – Complex Transitions at Flinders Medical Centre/Noarlunga Health Service. The role coordinates complex transitions for patients under 65, emphasising NDIS and discharge planning within acute settings.

The incumbent provides expert clinical support and leadership to the Social Work Department, MDT and hospital executives, driving timely, safe outcomes for complex cases.