Social Worker

Care Guidance Pty; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Guidance Pty in Traralgon, VIC, is seeking a casual, on-site Social Worker to support older adults and their families. You will focus on emotional wellbeing, practical guidance and safe transitions of care within aged care homes.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, counseling sessions and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, while advocating for clients and documenting progress in line with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in community or aged care social work with psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.
• Strong counseling, crisis intervention and person‑centered support for older adults and families.
• Effective communication and documentation across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver counseling sessions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams within aged care homes.
• Advocate for clients and connect them with community and aged care resources.
• Document assessments, plans and progress; contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Company Description

Care Guidance supports older Australians and their families through the transition to aged care with a comprehensive range of services. The Aged Care Concierge Service helps families identify and move into suitable aged care homes through an extensive network of partner providers. The Aged Care Wellbeing Program delivers ongoing counseling services to residents within partner aged care homes to enhance wellbeing and quality of life. The Hospital Social Work Program provides social work and discharge planning services to hospital patients and their families to improve patient outcomes and support safe transitions from hospital to appropriate care settings. Team members at Care Guidance work closely with health and aged care professionals to deliver compassionate, person-centered support.

Role Description

This is a casual, on-site Social Worker role based in Traralgon, VIC. The Social Worker will provide person-centered support to older adults and their families across aged care , focusing on emotional wellbeing, practical guidance, and safe transitions of care. Day-to-day responsibilities may include conducting psychosocial assessments, delivering counseling sessions, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams within aged care homes. The role involves advocating for clients, connecting them with appropriate community and aged care resources, and documenting assessments, plans, and progress in line with professional and organizational standards. The Social Worker will also contribute to continuous improvement of services by identifying needs, sharing feedback, and collaborating with colleagues and partner providers.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Social Work (Bachelor's or Master's degree) and eligibility for membership with a relevant professional body.
• Demonstrated experience in community, or aged care social work, including psychosocial assessment and discharge planning.
• Strong skills in counseling, crisis intervention, and person-centered support for older adults and their families.
• Effective communication and documentation skills, including the ability to engage sensitively with diverse individuals and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate services across hospital, aged care, and community providers.
• Sound knowledge of aged care systems, community services, and relevant legislation or guidelines related to older people's care.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple cases, prioritise tasks, and meet reporting requirements.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural safety, and respect for people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
• Proficiency with basic digital tools and case management or health record systems; willingness to learn new systems as needed.