Social Worker – Geriatric Medicine, Westmead Hospital
Western Sydney Local Health District
Westmead, NSW
A$76,364 – $108,943 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Week: 38
What you will be doing
Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy
Support patients and families through complex issues such as elder abuse and guardianship
Participate in ward rounds, patient care meetings, and multidisciplinary discussions
Provide education to staff and supervision to social work students
Engage in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives
How to apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the selection criteria below with examples of your experience.
Required qualifications
Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work.
Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
Good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and working with complex family dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and linguistically diverse client groups.
Well-developed time-management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and high-level computer literacy.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
Selection criteria
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age-related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship, and end-of-life care.
Unrestricted Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
Good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations.
Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and working with complex family dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and linguistically diverse client groups.
Well-developed time-management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing, and high level computer literacy.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
Benefits
Enjoy professional growth with ongoing training and supervision aligned with AASW standards. Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
Application Deadline
7th December ****
Contact information
For inquiries about the role, contact Gayatri Noor at or phone .
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, visit
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