Housing Support for the Aged Worker

Northern Office (Ascot Vale)

Part Time Basis

• Competitive rate – $34.43-$41.55 (depending on qualifications and experience) + Super + Salary Packaging
• Generous KM reimbursement – must have your own Car and Licence
• Work with an organisation committed to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Part Time (32hrs per week over 4 days/week)
• Based at our Northern Office in Ascot Vale (VIC)

About us

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 care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania

Our team of Carers, Case Managers, Outreach Workers, Care & Support Workers and Recreation staff provide holistic care and support to clients who live independently in their own homes. The care provided to Wintringham clients is carried out with the underlying principles of social justice.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic professional, with a commitment to social justice, to join our multi-disciplinary community team at our Northern Community Housing and Support Office as a Housing Support for the Aged Worker on an ongoing Part Time basis for 32 hours per week. The role will be working out of the Northern Office in Ascot Vale. This program is funded by the Victorian Department of Health as part of the Low-Cost Accommodation Support Programs and has been developed to support the client population to maintain stable long-term housing arrangements and improve their health and well-being.

Please note you must have your own suitable car and valid driver’s licence in order to be considered for this role.

Your roster will be as follows:

Week 1 & 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (0900-1700)

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Engage and establish a relationship of trust with clients.
• Assist the Manager and Housing Staff prioritise and decide who is nominated into any vacant properties.
• Identify and conduct ongoing client needs assessments on the unmet care and support needs of clients, taking into account their circumstances and preferences.
• Assist Clients where necessary, to move into accommodation with Wintringham or Housing Choices Australia, including co-ordinating relocation tasks as required.
• Regularly visit and monitor the health and welfare of clients.
• Provide practical and immediate assistance to clients to overcome health or other crises.
• Develop, implement, and review Case Files and assessments for each client.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of service to clients and advocate on their behalf if required.
• Monitor the degree to which client needs are being met by the program and other service providers.
• Develop and implement range of social support strategies and provide practical assistance to link clients into services that meet their social support needs.
• Provide case management to co-ordinate client access to services.
• Provide practical and flexible assistance such as making and helping clients to get to appointments and social support.
• Assist in enhancing responsiveness of local service providers to the needs of the target group and the achievement of sustainable improvements in the quality of service delivery.

What’s 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: Access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Current drivers licence and vehicle (Mandatory)
• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent Allied Health qualification.
• First Aid Certificate Level 2. (Mandatory)
• Experience working with older, homeless people and people with unmet, complex care needs.
• Outreach skills including the ability to visit and establish rapport with both socially isolated people and people with challenging behaviours.

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here 

Applications can be directed to Tania Bezzina (Western Co-ordinator Housing & Homelessness Support) and submitted via our website

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter in PDF format. 

Applications close Wednesday 3^rd of April 2024 at 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker 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.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 influenza vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and 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 and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.