Social Worker Aged Care RC

Harbourside Port Stephens; Shoal Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Harbourside Port Stephens is seeking a qualified Social Worker to deliver therapeutic support, advocacy and referral services for residents and families in a community-focused aged care setting.

You will assess psychosocial needs, contribute to care planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote wellbeing and dignity for seniors in Port Stephens.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Eligibility for membership with the AASW.
• Experience in aged care, health, disability, or community services.
• Sound knowledge of the aged care sector, including the Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, resilience, and professionalism when managing sensitive situations.
• Strong psychosocial assessment, counselling, and advocacy skills.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning, including suicide risk assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation, case management, and report-writing abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of grief, loss, and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment, counselling, advocacy and referral services.
• Contribute to holistic, person-centred care planning.
• Build trust and rapport with residents and families in distress.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to promote wellbeing and independence.
• Document, case manage, and report to support quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy & resilience

Professionalism

Counselling skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation & report writing

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (AASW eligible)

Job description

For more than 40 years, Harbourside has been a trusted, community-driven provider of aged care in Port Stephens. We pay individual attention to the needs and quality of life of our residents. Our roots in community care continue to shape our compassionate culture and commitment to supporting local seniors with dignity and respect.

As a not-for-profit aged care provider, employees can benefit from Aged Care Salary Packaging of up to $15,899 per year, helping you maximise your take-home pay.

About the role

Having the ability to build trust and rapport with residents and families is essential to delivering therapeutic support in circumstances of significant distress and vulnerability. Many residents live with a diagnosed mental health condition. This role works closely with residents, families, clients and the broader residential and home care teams to promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life. You will provide professional assessment, counselling, advocacy, and referral services while contributing to holistic, person-centred care planning.

This position offers flexibility and may be undertaken on either a full-time basis or as a part-time job share arrangement.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Social Work accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Eligibility for membership with the AASW.
• Previous experience working within aged care, health, disability, or community services.
• Sound knowledge of the aged care sector, including the Aged Care Act and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, resilience, and professionalism when managing sensitive situations.
• Strong psychosocial assessment, counselling, and advocacy skills.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and safety planning, including suicide risk assessment
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation, case management, and report-writing abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of grief, loss, and trauma-informed practice.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• National Criminal History Check (Police Check - every 3 years)
• Any additional checks required for working with vulnerable people
• Functional Assessment
• Proof of qualifications and eligibility for AASW membership

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural, gender and lived-experience backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a community where everyone feels respected, included and empowered to be their authentic selves.