Social Worker Level 1/2

Be pivotal to the coordination of patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes for elderly clients in the community in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time (Part-Time considered) | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ | Applications close: Sunday 30 November 2025 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. ITACS provides a time-limited, goal-oriented service for older people who would benefit from additional low intensity therapy in their own homes, following discharge from hospital, as well as assisting with the decision-making process around long term care planning. The social worker will maintain a case load including case management responsibilities for a number of clients from admission to discharge. The role includes comprehensive psycho-social assessments, care planning, risk assessment, education, advocacy, counselling, liaison with community agencies and relevant parties including medical teams. Support often extends to client’s families and/or carers. Working in the community setting requires a level of autonomy in problem-solving without direct clinical supervision when completing in-home assessments and interventions. Ideally, this position would suit someone with at least 2 years’ experience. The position functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with a teamwork approach to the provision of home-based intervention to frail and often socially complex older clients who would like to return home but are unable to do so without additional care and support. For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A little about us. As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services. Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site. Benefits of working with ISLHD. Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Working With Children Check (WWCC) Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Valid NSW Drivers Licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Tracey Hinke at ************@health.nsw.gov.au Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr