Social Worker - Stroke and Rehabilitation Wards
Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Make a real impact supporting patients and families through recovery
Join a leading hospital with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Deliver compassionate, evidence-based social work services to stroke and rehab patients while shaping best practice in a dynamic hospital setting
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Social Worker Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration:
$76,364 - $108,943 per annum
Hours Per Week:
38
Location:
Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Be part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most advanced health facilities. Our team is committed to excellence in patient care and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture.
Work in a progressive hospital environment with strong team collaboration
Serve a diverse community with complex and rewarding cases
Access structured supervision and mentoring programs
Participate in research, quality improvement, and education initiatives
Enjoy a workplace that values innovation, learning, and professional growth
What you'll be doing
Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and crisis intervention
Support patients and families through complex issues such as elder abuse and guardianship
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend ward rounds and care meetings
Educate staff and supervise social work students in line with AASW guidelines
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in evidence-based practice activities
Ready to make a difference?
Join NSW Health and enjoy a career where your expertise transforms lives. Apply now to be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in care. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). Qualification: Bachelor of Social Work
Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.
Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
A 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 group.
Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 25th November ****
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment 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, please visit
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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