Social Worker - Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ664297 Requisition #
Your next opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a lasting difference starts here
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 per hour - $60.86 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ664297
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026
Where you'll be working
The Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is a multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The service operates as a community-based service visiting patients within their own homes and comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the clients and their families using an enablement focus, providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety. The team is part of Aged Care Services Lower Mid North Coast with Integrated Care – Hunter & LMNC in the town of Taree with beautiful beaches, countryside and boasts the option of seaside and rural living options.
You will be part of the broader Aged Care Services team under the umbrella of Integrated Care – Lower Mid North Coast that includes an Aged Care Assessment Services in both Clinical & Non-Clinical capacity, a Psychogeriatric/Dementia Support team, Aged Care Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry community services. The TACP Coordinator and the team are managed by the NUM for TACP and Aged Care Assessment Services. You will be provided with onsite training to fulfil the role demands, all mandatory education is encouraged and supported within the team. The team is a close-knit group who conduct daily morning and afternoon huddles and a weekly case conference to keep abreast of all patient needs and updates.
About You
The position will require the successful candidate to show skills such as self-motivation, autonomy, compassion, enthusiasm and good time management skills in order to complete tasks required each day. The services provided will be dependent on clients' needs and will vary accordingly. Having some flexibility and the desire to work together as a team with great communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Our ideal candidate will be committed to providing safe, compassionate person-centred care, aiming to assist the client to reach their functional goals.
Requirements
* Hold a bachelor's degree in social work eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or equivalent qualification recognised by the employer
* Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel
* Eligible citizenship or residency as outlined in the conditions for permanent employment
Benefits
* Fleet vehicles for all home visits across the Mid Coast area
* Access to Study Leave
* New office equipment and workspaces following a complete refurbishment, including a laptop and mobile phone
* Salary packaging opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport offering discounted gym options for you and your family
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly allocated days off for full-time employees
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
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