Social Worker

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Social Worker and be there to care.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you. 

Based in Salisbury South, as our Social Worker, you will be responsible to deliver a range of social work services to clients, including counselling, group work, community integration and coordination. This position provides services to Helping Hand sites and services within the metropolitan area. This position is open to a new graduate for four days per week and an experienced social worker for three days per week.  

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Engaging with clients in a professional and approachable manner, demonstrating empathy, consideration and respect.
• Providing information, coaching and mentoring for care and other staff to support high quality and effective service delivery.
• Actively participating in both informal and formal performance management processes, including annual and adhoc performance review, improvement and development.  

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in social work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience providing social work services to adult clients in rehabilitative environments, including assessing and evaluating their needs and delivering both group and individual support.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in the provision of clear, succinct and accurate assessments, care and support plans and case notes.
• Current Driver's Licence
• First aid & CPR certificate
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening check or be willing to obtain one.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Experience working as a social worker in the aged care sector
• Experience delivering services in a Consumer Directed Care environment, Trauma Informed Practice.
• Access to private motor vehicle 

Please click the link below to view the position description:

Social Worker Position Description

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are 

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Social Worker you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Agata Wielogorska on 0429 816 957.

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.