Aged Care Social Worker

Aged Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work exclusively with people over 65 years of age and living in nursing homes, respite centres, and aged care facilities. They support the social and emotional wellbeing of older people — helping them stay fit, healthy, and socially connected.

As an Aged Care Social Worker you could be counselling an elderly man whose son lives overseas, organising a social group for elderly women living in assisted care, meeting with an elderly person’s carer to discuss changes in their daily routine, meeting with family members to discuss the mental state of their mother, or collaborating with aged care support staff to improve patient care services.

Social Work is a rewarding career path and to succeed in the aged care sector you’ll need excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to empower and support elderly people who are living in care.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a aged care social worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Social Work

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Social Work

On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $71,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Social Work

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $30,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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