Social Worker Level 1/2

Be pivotal to the coordination of patient care to ensure optimal health outcomes for elderly clients in the community in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team._

$73,427 - $85,800 pro rata + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary full-time and part time opportunities until 29 June 2025** |**Port Kembla Hospital (Moving to new location in early 2025) **|**REQ543783 **| Grade**: Social Worker Level 1/2 **|** **Applications close**: 27 January 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

ITACS provides a time-limited, goal-oriented service for older people who would benefit from additional low intensity therapy in their own homes as well as assisting with the decision-making process around long term care service supports.

As the Social Worker in ITACS you will provide social work and case management responsibility for a number of cases from admission to discharge. You will provide early psycho-social assessments, care planning, education advocacy for the needs of clients, families and/or carer's, liaise with community agencies, the clients General Practitioner, counselling and carer support.

The position functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team with a teamwork approach to the provision of low intensity therapy home-based programs to frail elderly clients who are ready for discharge from sub-acute hospital care but are unable to return home without additional care and support.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

ISLHD operate four hospital sites on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra: Coledale Hospital, Bulli Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- This role provides great work life balance working Monday to Friday only with no shift work.
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

**Need more information or help applying?**
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