Social Worker
Core
Promote psychological safety and well-being of residents and their families by providing tailored support, care planning, and navigation of community services within aged care facilities.
Role type
Social Worker (Aged Care)
Builds
Care plans, discharge strategies, and psychosocial support interventions for residential clients.
Domain
Aged Care / Health Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, case management, care coordination, counselling, advocacy, mediation, referrals, discharge planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred skills
Knowledge of the Aged Care Sector, State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and guardianship processes
Responsibilities
Undertake social work and psychosocial assessments; liaise with clinical staff regarding discharge dates; support clients with SAT and guardianship processes; plan and undertake social work interventions; provide care coordination and support for transfers; consult with Nursing and Allied Health professionals on psychosocial aspects; ensure compliance with policies and accreditation standards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
