Social Worker - Aged Care Grade 2 (multiple locations)Job title: Social Worker – Aged Care (Grade 2)Company: Care GuidanceLocation: Geelong, Greater Melbourne.Salary: $58p/h + superannuation + travel allowanceCasual roleChoose the days you work and the geographic areas you coverMonthly clinical supervisionOpportunities to work across Support at Home, and Residential aged careSummary: Join Care Guidance's growing team of 30+ Social Workers across three states, providing meaningful one-to-one support to older Australians through adaptable, referral-based Support at Home work.
Choose when and where you work while using your social work experience to improve clients' mental health, wellbeing and quality of life.About Care GuidanceCare Guidance exists to empower all families to find the right care for their loved ones.Our Wellbeing Program provides social-work-led support to older Australians across Support at Home, residential aged care and hospital settings.The program is growing rapidly, and we are looking to expand our current team of more than 30 Social Workers.Our ambition is to make social-work-led wellbeing support a core part of aged care across Australia, helping address the mental health, emotional and psychosocial needs that can often be overlooked as people age or enter care.About the roleWe are looking for experienced Social Workers to provide one-to-one support to older Australians receiving Support at Home services.




Care Guidance partners with Support at Home providers to deliver social work support to their clients as needs arise.You will receive referrals based on your availability and the areas you are able to service, visiting clients in their homes to provide either one-off or ongoing support depending on their individual circumstances and needs.Key areas of support may include:Social isolation and lonelinessGrief and loss counsellingAdjustment to ageing, illness and aged carePsychosocial assessments and supportMental health and emotional wellbeingFamily and carer supportAdvocacy and assistance navigating servicesAdministrative and practical supportSupporting clients experiencing complex psychosocial challengesThe role is highly flexible and referral-based.
You can nominate the days you are available and the areas you are comfortable servicing, with a minimum availability of one day per week.
Referrals are then offered based on client need, location and your availability.There are also opportunities to undertake regular work within Care Guidance's partner residential aged care homes, attending the same home on a weekly or fortnightly basis, depending on your interests and availability.




$58p/h + superannuationTravel between clients paid at the applicable kilometre allowanceFlexible casual work with a minimum commitment of one day per weekChoose the days you work and the areas you serviceMeaningful one-to-one work with older AustraliansOpportunity to build ongoing relationships with clients where appropriateMonthly clinical supervisionHigh level of autonomy in managing your workOpportunities across Support at Home, residential aged care and hospital settingsAccess to additional work through Care Guidance's growing partner networkOpportunity to help shape a rapidly growing national Wellbeing ProgramJoin a purpose-driven organisation working to improve mental health and wellbeing in aged careSkills and experienceBachelor of Social WorkEligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Experiencing dealing with traumaSocial work experience within health, mental health, palliative care and/or aged carePrevious experience providing one-to-one counselling or psychosocial supportSound clinical knowledge and the ability to manage complex psychosocial issuesStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with clients, families and other stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with health and aged care professionalsA genuine interest in supporting older Australians to live with dignity and improve their mental health and wellbeingCurrent driver's licence and access to your own vehicleCurrent Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
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📌 Social Worker - Aged Care Grade 2 (Multiple Locations) (Melbourne)
🏢 Care Guidance Pty
📍 Melbourne