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Social Worker - Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program

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Bring your passion for social work to a supportive team where you'll empower older people to regain independence and thrive at home. Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + super + salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3

Location: Kurri Kurri, Cessnock and Muswellbrook

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ594687

Applications Close: Tuesday, 22nd September 2025

Where You\'ll Be Working

Join the Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) and make a real difference in the lives of older people as they regain their independence after a hospital stay. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with clients and their families, focusing on enablement and providing tailored, slow-stream therapy to improve function, confidence, and safety at home. The service runs year-round, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

About The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality Social Work services within the Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of Allied Health and Nursing professionals, supporting patients and their families through slow-stream therapy to restore function, boost independence, and ensure safety at home. Duties include conducting home visits as part of a service operating daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 365 days a year. You'll receive comprehensive onsite training, including CHIME training, to meet role demands. You'll be encouraged to develop innovative strategies for complex patient needs, with a thorough orientation, ongoing training, regular clinical supervision, and peer support.

About You

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families or carers. You'll share our passion for improving outcomes, helping patients maintain quality of life, and supporting them to achieve functional goals. You'll bring self-motivation, autonomy, strong time management, empathy, enthusiasm, flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with a commitment to safe, compassionate, person-centred care in every interaction.

Requirements

Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

What We Can Offer You

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description.

For role related queries or questions contact Kerry Inder on Kerry.Inder@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants – Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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