Palliative Care Social Worker

Exciting opportunity for Permanent Part-Time role as Palliative Care Social Worker. If you are passionate about supporting patients and their families during the end-of-life pathway then this role is for you Employment Type : Permanent Part-Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Remuneration : $58.95 – $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week : 24 Requisition ID : REQ Who we are We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling. Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals. Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Ryde Social Work Department – Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more. Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely. What you'll be doing The development and provision of comprehensive bereavement support, psychosocial and connected care towards and at the end of life and / or palliative care period. This position will provide a social work service at an advanced level of clinical practice to inpatients, outpatients, their families and carers. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications or Master degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), including the ability to demonstrate a practical application of the AASW Code of Ethics; demonstrated experience as a Social Worker Level 2 or above. Demonstrate extensive specialist knowledge and experience at a Level 2 in life limiting illness in inpatient and outpatient palliative care and demonstrated advanced clinical skills in comprehensive psycho-social assessments, counselling and therapeutic interventions, complex clinical casework, group work, advocacy and discharge planning. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement and research activities and demonstrated experience in the provision of supervision of social workers and social work students. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Katarzyna Rigley on This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 10 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for commencement on 11 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr