Social Worker

**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 passionate, multi-disciplinary team of Allied Health and Nursing professionals work closely with clients and their families, focusing on enablement and providing tailored, slow-stream therapy that helps people improve their function, confidence, and safety at home.

As part of our home-visiting service, you’ll deliver meaningful care where it matters most, in the client’s own environment, helping them achieve their goals and thrive in their daily lives. The service runs year-round, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, offering both variety and stability for our Allied Health staff.

**About the role**:
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality Social Work services within the Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program. Working alongside a dedicated team of Allied Health and Nursing professionals, you’ll play a key role in supporting patients and their families through slow-stream therapy, helping to restore function, boost independence, and ensure safety at home.

Your work will involve conducting home visits as part of a service that operates daily from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 365 days a year. You’ll receive comprehensive onsite training, including CHIME training, to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of this rewarding and impactful role.

You’ll be encouraged and supported to develop innovative strategies and solutions for complex patient needs. This role comes with a thorough orientation, ongoing training, regular clinical supervision, and strong peer support to help you thrive professionally.

**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 their quality of life, and supporting them to achieve their functional goals. Every day will bring variety, with services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a blend of self-motivation, autonomy, and strong time management skills, along with genuine empathy, enthusiasm, and flexibility. You’ll value teamwork and collaboration, while also being confident in working independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to providing 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**:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- 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) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- 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?**
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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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