Social Worker - Term (ending November 30, 2026) - Part Time Days -Halifax

Northwood; Cowes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join their Halifax team. The role involves providing support and counseling to residents and families in a communal living environment. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required, with experience in mental health and geriatrics preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a real impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• Experience in mental health and geriatrics preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admissions process for new applicants.
• Provides one-to-one support to residents and families.
• Maintains appropriate documentation on electronic medical record.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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We are looking for a Term, Part Time Social Worker to join our Halifax team!

Reporting to the Manager of Social Work, the Social Worker functions as a member of the inter-professional health care team while providing support, information, counseling and assistance to residents and families as they adjust to the communal living environment. The Social Worker is responsible the bed utilization function for their caseload at that location, for problem solving, as well as acting as an advocate on behalf of residents as well their family/friend caregivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Master’s degree in Social Work considered an asset
• Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers or enrolled as a Social Work Candidate with the NSCSW
• Education and Clinical experience in Mental Health is required
• Experience in dementia care, geriatrics, /or long-term care, palliative care preferred
• Two to three years of relevant work experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge or experience with a person-centered model of care
• Must have own vehicle or access to reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates admissions process for new applicants (e.g., communicates with residents and/or family, orientates residents)
• Participates in bed utilization (occupies vacancies and coordinates internal transfers)
• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ mental health, medical or physical condition and to assess clients’ needs
• Provides one to one support to resident and/or families (e.g., discharge information, providing transitional counselling)
• Supports and understands needs of people in transition
• Serves as a resource for residents and their families advocating with internal members and community contacts
• Counsels clients/residents
• Provides conflict resolution
• Chairs and/ or participates in care conferences
• Maintains appropriate documentation on electronic medical record
• Completes administrative duties as required
• Travel between Northwood locations as necessary
  

Salary / Benefits: As per Allied Health Terms and Conditions

Applications: Please submit your internal application online through the Northwood Hub. A resume is required when applying for this position.

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