Community Social Worker
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team - the Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (CAReS) Ryde Hospital, empowering older adults to live independently and thrive in their community.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681388
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681388
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service at Ryde Hospital
Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service at Ryde Hospital
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
Supporting older adults to live safely and independently at home.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Social Work. Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in comprehensive psycho-social assessments, counselling and therapeutic interventions, complex clinical casework, group work, advocacy and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience at a Level 2 or above in working with patients, families and carers with age related conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as a collaborative member of multiple interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement and research activities.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of supervision of social workers and social work students.
- Demonstrated well developed skills in written and verbal communication, computer literacy, time management, prioritisation, liaison and negotiation.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Marlow on Rachael.Marlow@health.nsw.gov.au or 0456 880 436
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 07 August 2026
Tentative Interview Date: 26 August 2026
