Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) Social Worker

🌿 Make a meaningful difference where it matters most as a Social Worker

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - 63.29 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ695176
Location: Kurri Kurri Community Health Services
Applications Close: Sunday, 25th October 2026


Where you'll be working
Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is multi-disciplinary team supporting and providing aged care clients with the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing after discharge from hospital. The TACP team comprises of Allied Health and Nursing professionals working closely with the clients and their families using an enablement focus, providing slow stream therapy aiming to improve the clients function, independence and safety at home. The service operates as a home visiting service, dependent upon patient needs. The service operates 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday all year round. 


The Opportunity
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality Social Work services within the Hunter Valley 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 to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of this rewarding and impactful role. A comprehensive orientation will be provided along with all required mandatory education. Clinical supervision will enable all facets of the position to be learned and mastered. Fleet vehicle for all work travel is provided. Ongoing opportunity for education.

About You
Hunter Valley Aged Care Program TACP is  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

1.  Bachelor in Social Work or equivalent with eligibility for membership with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) 

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• 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

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

2. Experience and/or knowledge of contemporary Social Work practice and principles in mental health.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kerry-Ann Inder on Kerry.Inder@health.nsw.gov.au