Social Worker, Community Aged Care

Southern NSW Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District seeks a passionate Social Worker to join the Community Aged Care team part-time. This role offers 24 hours per week in a hospital-based setting, delivering person-centred care and building community connections to improve outcomes for older adults.

Based at Royal North Shore Hospital, you will work within a multidisciplinary team under NSW Health policies, applying your social work expertise to assessments, care planning and advocacy for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics.
• Understanding of ageing-related issues and care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Social Work service to consumers, carers and families.
• Support age-friendly community connections and person-centred care.
• Perform assessment, counselling, crisis management, case management, advocacy and referrals.

Skills

Social work expertise

Counselling

Crisis management

Advocacy

Education

Social Work degree

AASW eligibility

Job description

We are seeking a passionate Social Worker to join our Community Aged Care team on a part-time basis. This is an opportunity to deliver person-centred care, build strong community connections, and positively impact the lives of older adults.

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until 6 February 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration:$40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ688572

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing

Provide a high quality Social Work service to consumers, carers and families to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with NSLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and NSW Health Code of Conduct.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics.

Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.

Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, counselling, crisis management, case management, advocacy, intervention, appropriate referral.

The teamenriching healthin millions of ways every day.

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