Exciting position to be a primary care social worker within an established general practice.  The social worker will be providing care to patients as part of the general practice team.  

This is a temporary part time position 0.4FTE (flexible days and hours – can be negotiated) until December 2024, with possibility of extension. Pay rate is negotiable depending on experience.

Working across two Practice locations to cover a wider community.

Would suit somebody to make the role their own while having the support of great Directors, GP’s, Nurses and admin staff.

Great working environment. 

The Role

• Providing one-on-one assessments of care needs to patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Liaising with local services, NDIS and myAgedCare 
• Follow up with patients / checking in.
• Home visits
• Interacting with the practice team to provide holistic care to patients.
• Internal and external reporting of goals and achievements
• Meeting attendance 

Skills

• Experience with Aged Care Services
• Working knowledge of available community services
• Ability to work within a team, and independently when required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication both written and verbal
• Mental health training or working towards would be an advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work
• AASW membership (or ability to obtain)
• WWCC card (or ability to obtain)
• Driver’s licence
• COVID vaccination