Social Worker - Aged Care

NSW Health; Kingswood; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 79 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

NBMLHD's Nepean Hospital seeks a Social Worker to join the Aged Care Team, delivering psychosocial support to patients and families during hospitalisation. You will assess, plan and implement care, delivering crisis intervention, counselling and discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on supporting older patients through complex healthcare journeys, recognising the impact of illness on independence and family dynamics, with emphasis on patient-centred care and

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial impact of hospitalisation due to illness, accident or trauma.
• Experience in psychosocial assessments and discharge planning in an inpatient setting.

Responsabilités

• Provide crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments and advocacy.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and formulate discharge and care plans.
• Deliver counselling, grief/loss support and complex discharge planning.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Formation

Degree in Social Work

Description du poste

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 16/04/2027)

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ704818

Applications Close: 24/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Join a dedicated team making a meaningful difference in the lives of older patients and their families at Nepean Hospital. As a Social Worker within the Aged Care Team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of life's most challenging transitions, helping to enhance their psychological, emotional and social well-being during hospitalisation.

In this rewarding role, you will provide a high-quality social work service to patients and their families, recognising the complex relationship between illness, hospital admission, personal circumstances, and support networks. Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will deliver crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, advocacy, case management, general counselling, therapeutic and grief/loss counselling, and complex discharge planning.

You will assist patients in navigating the challenges that can arise as a result of illness, treatment and hospitalisation, while also supporting smooth transitions through the hospital system. By identifying and addressing psychosocial issues that impact patient care and recovery, you will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for both patients and the organisation. Your work will help restore a sense of control, independence and well-being for patients as they adjust to changes in their health and circumstances.

If you are passionate about patient-centred care and want to be part of a team committed to supporting older people and their families through complex healthcare journeys, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Demonstrated understanding of the psycho- social impact of unexpected hospitalisation due to illness, accident or trauma
• Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate discharge and care plan in a short time frame for patients in an inpatient setting.
• Experience in working as a social worker in an acute aged care setting including demonstrated knowledge of NCAT, Guardianship Division applications and hearings, elder abuse and complex family situations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the effect and impact of decreasing independence on carers and family.
• High level of written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team; basic computer skills; proven time management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

• For role related queries or questions contact Carly Down on **********@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.