Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Whyalla, Australia SA Health Full time

Job no: 916304
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health

- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Northern Mental Health – Salisbury
- Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
- Temporary Part-Time – working 26.25 hours per week, up to 30 June 2026

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Social Worker to join our Hospital in the Home unit.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work with patients who require hospital-level care while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of their home environment. You'll provide comprehensive social work services, supporting patients and their families through complex health journeys whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments in home settings
- develop and implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families
- collaborate with medical teams, community services and support networks
- facilitate discharge planning and community resource connections

This position offers flexibility whilst maintaining meaningful professional engagement in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will make a genuine difference to patient outcomes.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate)for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries:

Mangaljit Johal

A/Principal Social Worker

Phone: (08) 7485 4300

E-mail: mangaljit.johal@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

17 October 2025 – 11.55PM

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