Senior Social Worker - Transition Aged Care

NSW Health; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Social Worker Level 3 for the Transition Aged Care Program in Port Macquarie. You will lead social work services, coordinate care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support older people after discharge.

The role requires membership eligibility with the Australian Association of Social Workers and a dedication to person-centered, trauma-informed practice across aged care services.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with eligibility for Australian Association of Social Workers membership.
• Strong commitment to supporting older people to maintain independence and transition through care stages.
• Experience in aged care and community health with person-centered approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social work services, clinical leadership and care coordination within the Transition Aged Care Program and ACTIP.
• Support older people with complex health and care needs to achieve optimal outcomes after hospital discharge.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to assess needs and develop tailored care plans.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary team

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

ASW membership eligibility

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Social Worker Level 3 for the Transition Aged Care Program in Port Macquarie. You will lead social work services, coordinate care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support older people after discharge.

The role requires membership eligibility with the Australian Association of Social Workers and a dedication to person-centered, trauma-informed practice across aged care services.