Social Worker - Transitional Aged Care Program
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Social Worker - Transitional Aged Care Program
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Join us in making a real difference - supporting older patients to regain independence and quality of life.
Remuneration : $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + super
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification : Social Worker Lvl 3
Location : Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week : 24
Requisition ID : REQ593681
Applications Close : Sunday, 24th August 2025
Where You'll Be Working
You'll be based within the Lower Mid North Coast Sector's Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), a dedicated service designed to help older patients regain their independence and quality of life after leaving hospital. TACP brings together a team of experienced healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to deliver tailored care that supports recovery and promotes wellbeing.
As part of this multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with nurses, allied health staff, and support workers, providing valuable clinical services to patients and offering guidance and assistance to their families and carers. You'll be joining a supportive and compassionate workplace where teamwork, respect, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
About The Role
In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality Social Work services within the Lower Mid North Coast Sector's Transitional Aged Care Program. Working alongside a dedicated team of Allied Health and Nursing professionals, you'll play a key role in supporting patients and their families through slow-stream therapy, helping to restore function, boost independence, and ensure safety at home.
Your work will involve conducting home visits as part of a service that operates daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 365 days a year. You'll receive comprehensive onsite training, including CHIME training, to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of this rewarding and impactful role.
You'll be encouraged and supported to develop innovative strategies and solutions for complex patient needs. This role comes with a thorough orientation, ongoing training, regular clinical supervision, and strong peer support to help you thrive professionally.
About You
We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families or carers. You'll share our passion for improving outcomes, helping patients maintain their quality of life, and supporting them to achieve their functional goals. Every day will bring variety, with services tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
To thrive in this role, you'll bring a blend of self-motivation, autonomy, and strong time management skills, along with genuine empathy, enthusiasm, and flexibility. You'll value teamwork and collaboration, while also being confident in working independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to providing safe, compassionate, person-centred care in every interaction.
Requirements
* Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence with the ability and willingness to visit clients in their home across the Lower Mid North Coast of NSW.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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