Social Support Case Manager

Eunice Seddon – Dandenong (VIC)

Part Time Fixed Term Basis

• A new and exciting opportunity for Social Workers, Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to work with Wintringham’s Residential Aged Care clients
• Fixed Term Basis – June 2026 to May 2027
• Competitive pay rate - $48 - $53 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Part Time Basis – 10 shifts per fortnight (weekdays only)
• Based at our Eunice Seddon Residential Aged care in Dandenong (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Eunice Seddon Home, located in Dandenong, offers affordable, high-quality accommodation to people aged 50 years and over. We provide a safe, flexible, and caring family-style environment, which allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles, habits and activities and to be as independent as they choose to be.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking experienced Social Workers, Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to join our Residential Aged Care Team in Dandenong(VIC). As a member of the home’s leadership team, you will work to enhance the quality of lives of residents and ensure a safe and harmonious living environment.

Joining our team means playing a pivotal role in promoting a person-centred approach to care and support and optimising people’s quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary framework your expertise will be invaluable in providing support for residents with complex behavioural and psychosocial support needs, ensuring they receive the individualised care and attention they require. This engaging Part Time role will consist of 5 weekly shifts and run from the 1^st of June 2026 to the 28^th of May 2027.

Your fortnightly roster will be as below:

Week 1: Monday (0900 – 1500), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (0900 – 1700) & Friday (0900 – 1500)

Week 2: Monday (0900 – 1500), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (0900 – 1700) & Friday (0900 – 1500)

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Work within a wellness and reablement approach to assist residents to reach their goals and maximise their independence and autonomy within the context of communal living.
• Undertake initial needs assessments of new residents.
• Monitor and review resident psychosocial support needs.
• Assist residents to access and navigate the health and community service systems.
• Engage specialist services to assist residents to maintain their preferred lifestyle
• Provide regular supervision and support of the social and emotional component of work undertaken by Personal Care Assistants.
• Actively contribute to the development and evaluation of the role.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology or Allied Health.
• Commitment to social justice
• Effective team player with staff management experience
• Ability to collaborate with residents, service providers, and staff
• Knowledge and understanding of Aged Care, NDIS, VCAT, OPA, Mental Health, and other relevant service systems
• Experience in the homelessness, aged care, disability, corrections, and/or community services sector
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle suitable for transporting residents

That sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description here.

Applications can be made to Bernadette Eddelbuttel (Residential Site Manager) via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close on Thursday 14^th of May 2026 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both 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.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.