Job Description
Social Worker Level 1/2 - Westmead Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
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Make a meaningful impact supporting older adults and their families.
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Diverse caseload across hospital and community settings.
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Grow your career in a leading tertiary hospital environment.
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Deliver, manage and advocate for high-quality psychosocial care in geriatric medicine, supporting complex patient needs across inpatient and community settings.
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Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (up to 16th July ****)
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Classification:Social
Worker Level 1/2
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Remuneration:$79,419
– $113,301 per annum (pro rata)
n Hours Per Week:38
n Location: Cumberland Hospital Campus - North Parramatta
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Where you'll be working
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Located within the Cumberland Hospital Campus - North Parramatta, the Geriatric Medicine Department is part of a leading health district committed to delivering world-class care to older people. You'll work within a team-oriented, multidisciplinary setting that values compassion, innovation and continuous learning.
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Our team is committed to specialised rehabilitation for older demographic from early stages in hospital through to community reintegration.
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You will be a part of:
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A Supportive and experienced Social Work and Allied Health team.
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Exposure to inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
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Strong focus on professional development and clinical supervision.
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Opportunities to contribute to research and quality improvement.
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Inclusive culture that values teamwork, respect and open communication.
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Convenient location with access to public transport and amenities.
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Access to staff well-being programs, gym access, and green open spaces.
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What you'll be doing
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In this dynamic role,



you will provide comprehensive social work services to patients, families and carers, applying your professional judgement to support complex clinical needs.
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Your key responsibilities will involve:
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Delivering psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and crisis intervention.
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Supporting patients and families navigating complex issues including ageing, loss and care planning.
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Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in ward rounds and care planning.
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Contributing to service improvement, education and evidence-based practice.
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Maintaining accurate documentation, data reporting and professional standards.
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Ready to make a difference where it matters most?
n Join us and help shape better health outcomes for our community while growing your career in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.
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Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work
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Registration: Eligibility for full practicing membership of the Australia Association of Social Work (AASW)
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Selection Criteria:
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Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with ageing, age related illnesses, rehabilitation, accommodation placements, guardianship and end of life care.
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Unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and ability to participate in the After Hours Crisis On-Call Social Work Service.
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A good knowledge of community resources and experience liaising with community organisations
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Demonstrated clinical experience or understanding of grief and loss counselling, crisis intervention, discharge planning and working with complex family dynamics.
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Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
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Demonstrated well-developed time management skills with excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing skills and high level computer literacy.
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Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
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Requisition ID: REQ******
n Applications Close: 2 September ****
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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.
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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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.
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Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
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📌 Social Worker Level 1/2 - Westmead Transitional Aged Care Program (Tacp) (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales