Social Worker

Make a meaningful impact on older people’s health and wellbeing Grow your career with supervision, education & development opportunities 14 hours per week | participate in After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service Support older patients through holistic psychosocial care, using your social work expertise to assess, advocate, empower and enhance safe transitions in Geriatric Medicine. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 29/05/2026) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/Level 2 Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour Hours Per Week: 14 Location: Westmead TACP based at Cumberland Hospital campus Where you'll be working Join the Geriatric Medicine team at the renowned Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. You will work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment committed to person-centred care and professional excellence. Work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings Be part of a dynamic and collaborative Allied Health team Access robust supervision, mentoring and career development pathways Contribute to service improvements, research and education Enjoy a culture focused on respect, teamwork and high-quality patient outcomes What you'll be doing As a Social Worker in the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), you will provide comprehensive social work services to older adults, their families and carers across the Geriatric Medicine service. You will exercise professional judgement in routine practice and contribute to quality improvement, education and service development. Key responsibilities will be to: Deliver psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and crisis intervention Support patient care through collaboration at ward rounds, meetings and case discussions Facilitate referrals to community supports to promote safe, sustainable discharge planning Maintain accurate documentation, statistics and reports in line with WSLHD standards Participate in professional supervision, student education and continuous development Ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people? Be part of NSW Health and a team that values compassion, growth and innovation. Apply now to build your career caring for our community. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria: Qualification: Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). 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: 3rd December 2025 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview. Need more information? Discover more about the application process. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Gayatri Noor on or email Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for . Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info. 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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #J-18808-Ljbffr