Social Worker - Transitional Aged Care Program - Incentives Offered

Join us in making a real difference - supporting older patients to regain independence and quality of life.

Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + super + incentives
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ625022
Applications Close: Sunday, 7th December 2025


Where you'll be working:
You’ll be based within the Lower Mid North Coast Sector’s Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), a dedicated service designed to help older patients regain their independence and quality of life after leaving hospital. TACP brings together a team of experienced healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to deliver tailored care that supports recovery and promotes wellbeing.

As part of this multidisciplinary team, you’ll work closely with nurses, allied health staff, and support workers, providing valuable clinical services to patients and offering guidance and assistance to their families and carers. You’ll be joining a supportive and compassionate workplace where teamwork, respect, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality Social Work services within the Lower Mid North Coast Sector’s 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.
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence with the ability and willingness to visit clients in their home across the Lower Mid North Coast of NSW.

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:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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:

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
   

1. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
2. Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.