Community Palliative Care Social Worker

About the role

Albury Wodonga Health is looking for a Community Palliative Care Social Worker to join its Community Palliative Care Team. The role delivers comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, care coordination and supportive interventions for patients, carers and families receiving palliative care services, working within a multidisciplinary team across community and outpatient settings.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and care coordination for patients, carers and families.
• Provide supportive interventions and contribute to person-centred care in community and outpatient settings.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience in social work practice within healthcare, community health, palliative care or a related clinical setting.
• Experience undertaking psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy and case management.
• Current Victorian or NSW driver licence.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with patients, families, carers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, managing competing priorities.

What we offer

• Permanent part-time position of 32 hours per week.
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities, access to wellness programs and a fitness passport.
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture and the lifestyle of the Albury-Wodonga region.
• Relocation support through The Welcome Experience for employees moving to Albury or Wodonga.