Social Worker - Transition Care Program - Geelong, VIC
Our Client:
Our client is a privately owned allied health business, established in **** to provide services to older people. They are a growing organisation with plans for further expansion in terms of the area we cover and the services we offer. Their vision is to provide high quality healthcare to Australians wherever they are, whenever they need to access it. Their mission is to disrupt the status quo and inspire, innovate and recreate healthcare services.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Transition Care Program based in residential aged care in Geelong, VIC. The program offers older people short-term, restorative care for up to 12 weeks after a hospital stay, helping them avoid prolonged hospital admissions or premature entry to permanent aged care. This is a part-time role (3 days per week). You will be the key psychosocial clinician, guiding clients and families through complex transitions so that every client leaves with a safe, sustainable plan.
Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments covering living situation, supports, cognition, legal arrangements, finances and risk
Lead complex discharge planning for clients returning home, moving in with family, entering supported housing or moving into permanent residential aged care
Assist with guardianship, power of attorney and VCAT applications, including writing social work reports and supporting clients at hearings
Guide clients and families through residential aged care entry, including My Aged Care, means assessments and accommodation payments
Support financial matters, including Centrelink, fee arrangements and administration orders
Assist with social and supported housing applications
Plan and facilitate family meetings and case conferences,



including where views differ
Provide counselling and support for adjustment, grief and loss
Identify and respond to elder abuse, family violence and financial abuse
Contribute to weekly multidisciplinary case reviews and liaise with referring hospitals and community services
Benefits
Competitive salary + superannuation, based on experience
Part-time, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Meaningful work helping older people through major life transitions
Supportive multidisciplinary team, with clinical supervision and professional development
Growing allied health organisation dedicated to older Australians
Coastal Geelong lifestyle, close to the Surf Coast and an hour from Melbourne
About You
Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying), and eligible for AASW membership
Hospital experience (essential)
Strong experience in complex discharge or transition planning
Knowledge of the aged care system, including My Aged Care, Support at Home and residential aged care entry
Knowledge of Victorian guardianship, administration and power of attorney legislation, and experience with VCAT applications
Skilled in running family meetings and negotiating sensitive outcomes
Aged care, subacute, rehabilitation or transition care experience (desirable)
Current Victorian driver's licence and National Police Check
About Us
MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.
Additional information
Market-competitive salary + superannuation, based on experience
Part-time, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Meaningful work helping older people through major life transitions
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📌 Social Worker - Transition Care Program - Geelong, Vic
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