Social Worker - Alice Springs

Australian Regional & Remote Community Services; Gauteng; On-site; AUD 78 000 - 83 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit provider as a Residential Social Worker in Alice Springs. This permanent, full-time role involves assessing residents' needs and developing tailored care plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in Aged Care and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Salary Packaging options

Access to training and development courses

Employee wellbeing and emotional support services

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Social Worker, ideally in Aged Care.
• Ability to assess and develop tailored social care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and understand clinical and cultural histories of residents.
• Develop and provide tailored care plans for social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualification in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has become available to join ARRCS Alice Springs as our Residential Social Worker.

Position Details

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis of 38 hours per week, with a salary range of $39.74 - $42.12 per hour gross (approximately $78,000 - $83,000 gross per annum), depending on skills and experience.

The primary purpose of this role is to assess and understand both the clinical and cultural histories of our residents, developing and providing tailored care plans involving interventions and services that support their social, emotional, and overall wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a qualified Social Worker, preferably within the Aged Care industry and with First Nations communities (not essential).
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Excellent communication skills to consult and work effectively with residents and senior management.

Benefits of Working for ARRCS

• Largest Aged Care Provider in the NT, with opportunities across Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, and interstate pathways to Uniting Care QLD.
• Salary Packaging options through CBB (additional approx. $6.3K per year).
• Access to 70+ training and development courses via our learning platform.
• Employee wellbeing and emotional support services.

Skills & Experience

• Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Experience as a qualified Social Worker, ideally in Aged Care or geriatric settings.
• Ability to assess and develop social care plans tailored to residents’ needs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with health providers, government, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn Aged Care legislation and advocate for residents.
• Experience working with elderly clients and cultural knowledge of First Nations Australians.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems (CMS), with strong reporting and documentation skills.

Mandatory Requirements

• Comprehensive resume demonstrating relevant experience.
• Current or ability to obtain a National Police Check (within 3 months of start date).
• Evidence of current influenza vaccination.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or proof of application.

About ARRCS

ARRCS is a not-for-profit provider offering aged care and community services across the Northern Territory, including residential care, home care, nutrition, and early childhood programs. Our vision is to innovate ways to enable communities and individuals to flourish with dignity and agency.

We are committed to engaging with diverse communities and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, CALD backgrounds, and LGBTQI+ communities.

Contact

To discuss this opportunity or request adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact our People and Culture Team via email or phone.