Social Worker/ Discharge Planner

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Social Worker/ Discharge Planner role at Ramsay Health Care.

Fixed Term part time (20 hours per fortnight) position until March 2026. Preference for Friday availability.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinating the patient discharge planning process.
  • Ensuring patients have a smooth transition from the hospital to the community with appropriate care and services.
  • Plan complex discharges with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide clinical leadership to nursing, medical and allied health providers and coordinate the strategic and operational planning for discharge activities and associated services across the hospital.
Skills and Experience
  • Degree in Social Work or other relevant Allied Health qualification.
  • Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent Professional Association).
  • Extensive knowledge of community services and other resources relevant to this role.
  • Prior experience in a discharge planning role.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement contemporary discharge planning practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage a caseload.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • High standard of customer service and a team approach.
  • Commitment to professional development and maintenance of current evidence-based practice.
  • Flexible and positive approach to work.
  • Experience with My Aged Care and the residential aged care process, Life Time Care and Support, and NDIS will be highly regarded.
What's in it for you?
  • Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
  • Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - access deals at over 100+ major retailers; hospital, allied health & pharmacy discounts.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities, roster input, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
  • Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities, and more.
Requirements
  • Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
  • Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Rachel Attenborough via AttenboroughR@ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications Close: 30 September 2025.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.


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