Home Care Coordinator Max Term - Abbotsford, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Abbotsford, Australia

1 week ago

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Full time position available in our Melbourne team for a Care Coordinator.

As a Care Coordinator with our Salvos Home Care Team, you will benefit from

Full time role with generous above award salary
Flexible working arrangements
Access to generous salary packaging benefits
Excellent support and education opportunities
Award winning not for profit Aged Care Provider

The Salvos Home Care Program, aligned with our Aged Care division, provides care and support services to people across Australia to enable them to live in their own home as they age, and to participate in their own communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Coordinator in our Melbourne Salvos Home Care Team you will be responsible for the ongoing coordination and management of services and supports to our In Home Clients.

You will support, supervise and mentor a small team of care workers to ensure the provision of high-quality services to consumers, that assists them to stay safely at home and within their own community.

We provide home based services primarily to the aged, specialising in caring for those who are socially and financially disadvantaged and we assist consumers with activities of everyday living (personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, meals etc).

The role can be based at our Sunshine or Abbottsford office, with the option of some WFH flexibility.
This position has ongoing responsibility for a group of clients, ensuring their current and ongoing needs remain a key focus,
The Care Coordinator will develop, implement, and monitor consumer directed care plans in collaboration with the client and other key stakeholders,
This position works as a part of a team to ensure that consumers across the program are provided with quality services and will be expected to support other Care Coordinators as required,
Care Coordinators are responsible for supervising and mentoring a small team of support workers,
This role models and promotes teamwork and collaboration and fosters productive working relationships and team building.

ABOUT YOU

A qualification in Aged Care, Welfare or related field, or equivalent experience. A degree qualification is preferred.
Relevant experience in aged care or welfare environment including experience in supervising staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of aged care sector including context, principles, philosophies, policies, regulations and legislation; knowledge of current trends and developments in aged care industry; demonstrated understanding of Aged Care Industry funding arrangements with emphasis on Home Care Packages
A national police record check is required

BENEFITS:

Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
Flexible rostering
Cost effective holiday accommodation at Salvation Army Holiday Houses
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your worklife balance
Salvos Wellness app and program, including access to Fitness Passport

Salvos Rewards

Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Novated car leasing
Learning and development to support you in your role
Scholarships via Eva Burrows College
Supported study options
Employee assistance program
Career progression opportunities
Transfer opportunities we are in every major city in Australia
Making an impact socially and environmentally with one of the most loved charities in Australia

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please COVID19 vaccination a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio