Social Worker
17 hours ago
Employment Type
: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
: Social Worker Level 1/2
Location
: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration
: $ $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week
: 24
Requisition ID
: REQ603662
Applications Close
: 07/10/2025
With
CORE
Values of
C
ollaboration,
O
penness,
R
espect and
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mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Aged Care team at Nepean Hospital. This role involves delivering a high-quality social work service to patients across the Aged Care wards, drawing on a strong foundation of social work theories to guide practice. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients, supporting efficient and effective care planning and delivery.
As a member of our Aged Care Social Work team, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in case conferences, facilitate family meetings, and provide a range of counselling services. Your contribution will be vital to both case management and discharge planning, helping patients and families navigate complex health and social care needs with compassion and professionalism.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. Apply now to be part of a workplace where your skills and dedication are truly valued.
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
- Tertiary Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Demonstrated understanding of Aged Care Social Work within a Hospital environment
- Demonstrated high level communication, report writing and computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial stressors that could impact on the admission.
- Basic knowledge of My Aged Care, Carers Gateway, NSW Civil Administrative Tribunal - Guardianship Division, National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Ageing and Disability Commission and Residential Aged Care.
- Demonstrated capacity to Link theory and practice
- Current unrestricted driver's license and willingness to travel for work.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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