Social Worker

Southbridge Care Homes Inc; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes Inc. is hiring a Social Worker to provide emotional, social, and practical support within its long-term care homes in Ontario.

The role focuses on resident well‑being, dignity, and independence, addressing psychosocial needs and serving as a liaison among residents, families, staff, and resources. The position involves supporting two homes on a biweekly basis, reporting to the Executive Director, and delivering education, ethics guidance, and comprehensive social work

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work (BSW/MSW) or SSW as eligible.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or Social Service Workers.
• Experience in long-term care, healthcare, or gerontology preferred.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Residents’ Bill of Rights and related regs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary care conferences for admissions.
• Develop and deliver social work services to support residents and families.
• Provide counseling, advocacy, and emotional support as needed.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care support to residents and families.
• Identify concerns of abuse and collaborate with the team to address issues.
• Lead the home’s ethics committee and advise staff on dilemmas.
• Participate in committees related to resident care and operations.
• Coordinate resident-centered care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide education and consultation on social work topics to staff and families.
• Maintain confidential documentation per regulations and policies.
• Connect residents with community services, programs, and advocacy groups.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Masters of Social Work (BSW/MSW)

Social Service Worker (SSW)

Job description

H ome: Seaforth and Queensway Long Term Care

Position: Social Worker

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00

Status: Permanent full-time, Vacancy

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Job Purpose:

The Social Services Worker provides emotional, social, and practical support to residents and their families within the long-term care home. This role promotes resident well-being, dignity, and independence by addressing psychosocial needs, supporting transitions, and acting as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and community resources. The Social Worker ensures compliance with applicable legislation and professional standards while fostering a caring, resident-centred environment. This role is supporting two homes 5 days biweekly at each home.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, plan, and participate in annual and new admission interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Develop and deliver social work services and programs to support the psychosocial needs of residents and their families/advocates.
• Provide counseling, advocacy, and emotional support to residents and families as needed.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care support to residents and families.
• Identify and respond to concerns of potential financial or emotional abuse, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address issues.
• Lead the home’s ethics committee and provide consultation to staff on ethical dilemmas, working together to resolve concerns.
• Participate in committees related to resident care and overall facility operations as required.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate resident-centered care.
• Provide education and consultation on social work topics through staff orientation, ongoing training, and seminars for staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Connect residents and families with appropriate community services, government programs, and advocacy organizations.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor/Masters of Social Work (BSW/MSW) or Social Service Worker (SSW)
• Current registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers or Social
• Experience in long-term care, healthcare, or gerontology preferred.
• Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, Residents’ Bill of Rights, and related regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, resident-centered approach.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of community resources, healthcare systems, and support services for seniors.

Accountability & legislative compliance

This role is accountable for ensuring the home’s nursing and personal care programs comply with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and the General Regulation (O. Reg. 246/22), including cooperating with inspectors, participating in mandatory reporting and supporting resident rights and family council processes. The Director of Care must ensure that staffing, care-planning and clinical programs align with the Act’s requirements.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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