Social Worker

Published
September 8, 2025
Location
Ryde, Australia
Category
Default
Job Type
Full-time
Temporary full-time opportunity in Ryde (12-month contract)
Diverse Level 3 position with dual focus
**Salary Packaging**: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
**Fitness Passport**: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
**NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees**: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
About us..
At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.
We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.
We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.
About the role..
Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? As a Social Worker and Case Manager in our Brain Injury Unit (BIU), you’ll play a vital role in supporting clients through their recovery journey. You’ll provide evidence-based clinical care, guide rehabilitation case management, and ensure smooth and well-supported discharges back into the community.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Counselling to assist clients and their family/carers to deal with the emotional impact of injury, illness and disability.
To undertake case planning, liaison, advocacy and referral to maximise access to appropriate community services.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team colleagues to optimise client care.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the social work and case management services.
About you..
**We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with**:
**Essential Criteria**:
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and commitment to the AASW Code of Ethics.
Extensive experience and clinical skills - assessment, counselling, advocacy, referral to community services and discharge planning in a health/rehabilitation setting.
Experience with the NDIS and its implications for discharge planning.
Knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents Compensation legislation.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a health setting with adults with a physical or cognitive disability.
Demonstrated competence in communication skills - written and verbal, negotiation, conflict resolution.
Sound time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks.
Demonstrated commitment to participation in supervision and professional development.
Computer skills and demonstrated competency.
Understanding of quality improvement processes and their implementation.
Current NSW unrestricted C Drivers license.
Knowledge of Case Management Standards.
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**Benefits**: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
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**Career growth**: Genuine career opportunities
**Work life balance**: Flexible work arrangements
**Salary**: Competitive remuneration
**Employee Assistance Program**: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
**Leadership**: Supportive and experienced leadership team
**Culture**: Friendly and close-knit team environment
**NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees**: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award
If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.
What's next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
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The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
**Further Enquiries**:
Amanda English, Social Work Professional Lead
**Phone**: (02) 9809 9052
&
Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager
**Phone**: (02) 9809 9009