Social Worker Level 1/2 Southcare Outreach Service
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- Social Worker
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- REQ653055 Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 29 (days/hours negotiable over fortnight)
Requisition ID: REQ653055
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 30 April 2026
Are you a social worker who enjoys community work? Would you like to work for a dynamic and innovative multi-disciplinary team that respects the importance of the social work role?
An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent part-time level 1 / 2 social worker to join the SOS team at Southcare. The SOS provides short term acute, and sub-acute clinical interventions for a maximum of six weeks. The aim of the SOS is to provide safe and effective interventions to allow clients at risk of presenting to the Emergency Department (ED)/ Hospital to remain at home. The SOS MDT works together in collaboration with GP’s, services and other community teams to ensure clients with health conditions and disabilities can remain safely at home. This SOS MDT is a supportive and inclusive team that includes: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Geriatrician’s.
The position is funded 29 hours per week however hours and/or days can be discussed for the successful applicant.
Where you'll be working
Southcare Outreach Service (SOS) - Southcare (Aged and Extended care)
Located on the Sutherland Hospital campus; only a short distance from public transport, Miranda Westfield and Cronulla beach.
Additional Information and Benefits
· An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time positions
· Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment & Novated Leasing.
· Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
· Employee Assistance program (EAP) for employees and family members.
· Discounted private health Insurance.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Level 1/2 Social Worker is an integral and respected member of the MDT that makes up SOS team.
In this community-based role, you will support older adults and younger people with disability who are at risk of hospital admission, delivering high-quality care to help them remain safely at home.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide assessment, case management, advocacy, and coordination for clients with complex needs, while contributing your expertise to a respectful and inclusive team environment.
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Franke on Melissa.Franke@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. Unrestricted NSW drivers licence.
2. Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for membership of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
3. Demonstrated understanding of aged care issues and younger clients with severe and chronic disability in a community setting.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage a demanding caseload.
5. Demonstrated high level communication, report writing skills and computer skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct supervision.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website