Social Support Case Manager

Ron Conn Aged Care Home

Full Time/Part Time Secondment

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

• Love working for Wintringham but looking for a new challenge?
• Want to try it out before making a long-term commitment?
• Make the most of an opportunity to work within a great team environment in a new role that is making a real difference to lives of our clients living in our Residential Aged Care Homes.
• Full Time or Part Time (minimum of 3 days per week) for a minimum of 4 months
• Competitive pay rate - $48 - $53 per hour (no vehicle allowance) depending on experience and qualifications.
• Based at our Ron Conn RAC – Avondale Heights (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.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking experienced Social Workers to join our Residential Aged Care Team as a Social Support Case Manager. 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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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
• Expeience 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 and feel free to contact Lexi Scardimaglia – Manager Ron Conn 9318 5655 or Louise Devereux – Service Development Manager 0400 958 902 to discuss. 

Applications can be made to Louise Devereux via the Wintringham website.

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Applications close Thursday 31^st  of October 2024 at 5pm

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