Job Description

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- 3-month contract with potential to extend
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- $74.53 per hour + super
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McArthur is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker for an immediate contract opportunity within a hospital environment in Wollongong.

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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 opportunity n

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.

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Your responsibilities may include:

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- Undertaking psychosocial assessments and providing appropriate social work interventions
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- Supporting patients and families through complex health and personal circumstances
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- Contributing to discharge planning and coordination of ongoing supports
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- Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
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- Connecting patients and families with appropriate community and support services
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- Supporting patients with aged care and/or palliative care needs
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- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and case records
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About you n

To be considered, you will ideally have:





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- A recognised qualification in Social Work
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- Previous Social Work experience within a hospital or healthcare environment
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- Experience working with aged care and/or palliative care patients would be highly regarded
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- Strong psychosocial assessment and case management skills
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- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Ability to work independently in a busy clinical environment
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- Current or eligible membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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- Ability to satisfy relevant pre-employment and compliance requirements, including a National Police Check
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What's on offer nn
- $74.53 per hour + super
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- Initial 3-month contract with potential to extend
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- 3-5 days per week , with 5 days preferred
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- Wollongong location
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- Immediate start
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- Opportunity to work within an established hospital environment
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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)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Wollongong