Social Worker - Aged Care
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What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the AASW.
- Demonstrated understanding of the psycho- social impact of unexpected hospitalisation due to illness, accident or trauma
- Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate discharge and care plan in a short time frame for patients in an inpatient setting.
- Experience in working as a social worker in an acute aged care setting including experience with NCAT, Guardianship Division applications and hearings, elder abuse and complex family situations.
- Demonstrated understanding of the effect and impact of decreasing independence on carers and family.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- High level of written and oral communication skills.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jenella Cottle on Jenella.Cottle@health.nsw.gov.au
