Join a hospital-based team in Wollongong for an initial 3-month Social Worker contract.
3-5 days per week, immediate start available.
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3-month contract with potential to extend
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McArthur is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker for an immediate contract opportunity within a hospital environment in Wollongong.
This is an initial 3-month assignment with the potential to extend.
The role can accommodate 3-5 days per week (part time or full time), with full-time availability preferred.
The prospect
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide social work support to patients and their families across a range of presentations and circumstances.
Your responsibilities may include:
Undertaking psychosocial assessments and providing appropriate social work interventions
Supporting patients and families through complex health and personal circumstances
Contributing to discharge planning and coordination of ongoing supports
Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
Connecting patients and families with appropriate community and support services
Supporting patients with aged care and/or palliative care needs




Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and case records
About you
To be considered, you will ideally have:
A recognised qualification in Social Work
Previous Social Work experience within a hospital or healthcare environment
Experience working with aged care and/or palliative care patients would be highly regarded
Strong psychosocial assessment and case management skills
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in a busy clinical environment
Current or eligible membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Ability to satisfy relevant pre-employment and compliance requirements, including a National Police Check
What's on offer
$***** per hour + super
Initial
3-month contract
with potential to extend
3-5 days per week
, with 5 days preferred
Wollongong location
Immediate start
Opportunity to work within an established hospital environment
If you are an experienced Social Worker with hospital or healthcare experience and are available to commence at short notice, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Social Worker - Hospital (Wollongong)
🏢 Wellington Shire Council
📍 Wollongong