At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older Australians through major life transitions in a part-time role.
- Company: A growing allied health business dedicated to high-quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on innovation and quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a coastal lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or Master of Social Work and experience in hospital settings.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Our Client: Our client is a privately owned allied health business, established in 2014 to provide services to older people. They are a growing organisation with plans for further expansion in terms of the area we cover and the services we offer. Their vision is to provide high quality healthcare to Australians wherever they are, whenever they need to access it. Their mission is to disrupt the status quo and inspire, innovate and recreate healthcare services.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Transition Care Program based in residential aged care in Geelong, VIC. The program offers older people short-term, restorative care for up to 12 weeks after a hospital stay, helping them avoid prolonged hospital admissions or premature entry to permanent aged care. This is a part-time role (3 days per week). You will be the key psychosocial clinician, guiding clients and families through complex transitions so that every client leaves with a safe, sustainable plan.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments covering living situation, supports, cognition, legal arrangements, finances and risk
- Lead complex discharge planning for clients returning home, moving in with family, entering supported housing or moving into permanent residential aged care
- Assist with guardianship, power of attorney and VCAT applications, including writing social work reports and supporting clients at hearings
- Guide clients and families through residential aged care entry, including My Aged Care, means assessments and accommodation payments
- Support financial matters, including Centrelink, fee arrangements and administration orders
- Assist with social and supported housing applications
- Plan and facilitate family meetings and case conferences, including where views differ
- Provide counselling and support for adjustment, grief and loss
- Identify and respond to elder abuse, family violence and financial abuse
- Contribute to weekly multidisciplinary case reviews and liaise with referring hospitals and community services
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + superannuation, based on experience
- Part-time, 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
- Meaningful work helping older people through major life transitions
- Supportive multidisciplinary team, with clinical supervision and professional development
- Growing allied health organisation dedicated to older Australians
- Coastal Geelong lifestyle, close to the Surf Coast and an hour from Melbourne
About You: Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Qualifying), and eligible for AASW membership. Hospital experience (essential). Strong experience in complex discharge or transition planning. Knowledge of the aged care system, including My Aged Care, Support at Home and residential aged care entry. Knowledge of Victorian guardianship, administration and power of attorney legislation, and experience with VCAT applications. Skilled in running family meetings and negotiating sensitive outcomes. Aged care, subacute, rehabilitation or transition care experience (desirable). Current Victorian driver's licence and National Police Check.
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