Area Coordinator

Southern Tasmania

 Area Coordinator - Home Care Package Program

1 position - Full Time Basis

• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive pay rate - $53.2659 PLUS MVA
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Covering Hobart, Glenorchy and Clairmont and surrounds.
• Based in Bellerive.

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 aged care support, outreach and housing options. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking a dynamic and proactive Area Coordinator, to join our multi-disciplinary community team on a Full-Time basis. This leadership opportunity will provide support and supervision for our team of Case Managers and Care and Support Workers to make sure that clients receive the support and care needed based on their funded level of package through the Home Care Package Program (HCP) or Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).  

The role will provide case management to a small number of clients as well as having a key focus on program establishment and growth. This role will work closely with the on-site Housing and Homelessness Team to assist Wintringham clients to access aged care supports and services that they need. Services will be targeted to the Wintringham clientele and a key goal will be to ensure that clients living in our Housing Program receive appropriate care and support services to remain living at home in the community of their choice.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Promote a non-institutional philosophy by recognising and promoting the rights of clients
• Ensure duty of care to both clients and staff is adhered to at all times
• Ensure high quality, comprehensive case management services are provided.
• Provide support and supervision for a team of Care and Support Workers at the Hobart office and any staff supporting clients in the CHSP.
• Oversee the growth of the Home Care Package Program in the region (Hobart and surrounding cities/suburbs) with suitable liaison with other external key stakeholders to promote our Program and intake of new clientele
• Maintain an expanding caseload of Home Care Package clients as well as oversight of the the existing CHSP clients.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Welfare, Community Services or Allied Health.
• An understanding of the aged care sector and community services
• Current Driver’s License and reliable motor vehicle with capacity to transport elderly clients and their mobility equipment
• Experience in case management of clientele, supervision of staff and staff development
• Experience in service delivery in a community setting
• Sound understanding of the aged and community services legislative frameworks
• Experience in the Health or the Aged Care Sector and Homelessness
• Commitment to the organisation and its philosophy of social justice.
• Well-developed communication and liaison skills with a variety of people from varying socio-economic backgrounds

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.
• 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 + great discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program

This sounds great! How do I apply?

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

Please submit applications via our website, and addressed to Richard Flanagan (Regional Manager Community Services, Outer Northern Region)

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Applications close on Wednesday 14th of February 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 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.