Recreation / Leisure & Lifestyle Officer (Supported Residential Service)
Job No:
AMH220713
Location:
Frankston
- Work with an organisation that is committed to social justice
- Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
- Competitive rates: $26-$35 p/hr (dependent on qualifications)
- Access to NFP Salary Packaging
- Generous kilometre reimbursement for work related travel
- Part Time (min. 12 hours per fortnight guaranteed)
- Based in Frankston (VIC)
Who are we?
Wintringham is a Not for Profit organisation that employs over 800 staff and provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged, have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Located in Frankston, Angus Martin House is a Supported Residential Service that provides care and support for 45 men and women. We promote independence, and our team of staff are on site 24 hours per day to assist and maximise the health and wellbeing of our residents, whilst respecting their options, dignity and rights.
Wintringham is renowned for the quality and personalised range of lifestyle and recreation activities/outcomes we support our residents to achieve. We distance ourselves from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to recreation and our multi-skilled Recreation team blend elements of recreation and leisure counselling to create an individualised approach to activities that are both meaningful and tailored to our residents’ interests.
Your new role
Wintringham is seeking a Recreation Officer to join our Angus Martin House (Supported Residential Service) team on a Part Time basis. We are seeking candidates who are available to work:
- 3 hour shift every Saturday & Sunday (shift times are flexible)
Candidates eager for more hours across the week will be looked on favourably, there is also additional work available in the Community programs and NDIS programs! In this role, you will utilise your interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with our residents and identify areas of recreation that they would like to pursue. You will also advocate the benefits of recreation to residents, especially to those who have previously been socially isolated due to their homeless and financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Your responsibilities and duties will include:
- Ensuring residents’ individual recreation interests are established and facilitated.
- Encouraging residents to maintain their community associations and contacts.
- Promoting recreational opportunities available within the broader community.
- Facilitating residents’ access to programs that will assist the maintenance of their independence.
- Facilitating residents’ access to venues, events and recreational opportunities.
- Assisting in the maintenance of accurate and relevant documentation is up to date and meets ACFI requirements.
- Duties as directed by the Recreation Coordinator.
What is in it for you?
We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
- Kilometre reimbursement: You will need your own car in this role and we will ask you to travel, however, we reimburse you for work related travel!
- Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
- Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s top retail brands such as JB Hi-Fi, Kmart, Myer, Target and Woolworths.
We are looking for candidates with the following:
- Current drivers licence (mandatory)
- Own reliable vehicle that is suitable for transporting clients and work purposes (mandatory)
- Recreation, Leisure & Lifestyle qualifications or relevant degree level (soon-to-be or recent graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Ability and desire to work with clients with challenging and complex needs
- Interest in social justice issues
- Prior experience in Homelessness, Aged Care,Welfare, Disability, Allied Health or Community Care
- Current First Aid Certificate 2
This sounds great! How do I apply?
For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed HERE.
Applications can be directed to Maria Azzopardi (Acting Senior Recreation Coordinator) and submitted via our website.
Please upload your documents in PDF Format
Applications close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 27th July 2022
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
The Victorian Chief Health Officer has issued directions to help contain the spread of COVID19 and help keep Victorians safe. You will be required to show evidence of 3 COVID19 vaccinations and be willing to undertake Flu vaccination in the 2022 year and subsequent years.
Wintringham is an Equal Opportunity employer. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued. The safety of all older people is paramount; we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country. We pay respect to all Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.
Inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger.