Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Daw Park – Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care Salary $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3 Full time -ongoing position Senior Social Worker – Community Geriatric Service Join a Growing Service Making a Real Difference Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking an opportunity to work at the forefront of community-based geriatric care?
As our service continues to expand, we are looking for a passionate and skilled clinician to join our highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
This is a rewarding and professionally stimulating role for an experienced case manager who thrives in complex care environments and is committed to helping older people remain safely and independently in their own homes.
About the role: As a Senior Social Worker within the Community Geriatrics team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering person-centred care to older adults with complex medical, functional and psychosocial needs.
Working within a case management model, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, care coordination and therapeutic intervention in a community setting.
Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments using a range of formal and informal assessment tools.
Developing, coordinating and reviewing tailored care plans that address complex client needs.
Facilitating access to appropriate community, health and support services.
Building effective partnerships with clients, families, carers and multidisciplinary service providers.
Providing expert clinical advice and advocacy to optimise client outcomes.
Leading outcome measurement and evaluation activities to inform evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.
Supporting the development of students and less experienced clinicians through education, mentoring and clinical supervision.
Why Join Us:



Be part of an expanding and innovative community-based geriatric service Work with a highly experienced, collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team Enjoy a diverse and engaging caseload that challenges and develops your clinical expertise Make a meaningful impact on the health, wellbeing and independence of older people Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities About you: A degree or equivalent in Social Work, entitling membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Demonstrated high level competency and extensive knowledge in Social Work assessment and therapeutic interventions to clients with complex needs with a broad range of Senior Social Worker clinical skills Experience as a social worker in a health setting Experience providing social work services to older people in a community programme Experience in the training of students and less experienced staff A commitment to person-centred care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
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Contact: Emma Phillips, , Ph:, Application Closing Date: ***** pm Thursday 5th of November **** Attachments: Applicant Information: We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Senior Social Worker - Community Geriatric Service (Australia)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Australia