Care Staff Manager - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Here’s an opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to the community, be part of a dynamic team and take on a rewarding leadership role.We are looking for a passionate, professional and positive person with a "can do" attitude to join our team as a Care Staff Manager on a 6-months contract to cover maternity leave (possibility of extension).About the Role:The Care Staff Manager oversees our Home Care worker team, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with St Louis values, policies, and laws. You will work in collaboration with the Community Care Services Manager, our HR, Rostering, finance and Home Care Coordinator team, and our Clinical Services Manager.Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the recruitment, retention, and development of the care workforce
• Lead and manage the Care Worker team to ensure quality outcomes for clients.
• Work with the Rostering lead to ensure efficient allocation of staff to meet client needs.
• Ensure compliance with SCHADS award, relevant standards and St Louis policy.
• Engage regularly with care workers by organising and attending monthly care worker meetings.
• Coordinate training sessions for care workers and train them during induction.
• Work across St Louis sites including Marryatville and Victor Harbor
• Performance management of care workers.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a similar leadership role with a sound knowledge of contemporary Community Service delivery.
• Experience in an aged care or disability environment will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• A willingness to adapt in a busy work environment
• Have a high level of Empathy and Patience

Essentials:

• Covid-19 and Flu 2024 Vaccinations
• National Police Clearance (No older than 2 years old)
• Current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance, and current motor vehicle registration.
• Able to work between 09:00 am - 05:00pm – Monday to Friday

Qualifications / Experience:

• Certificate 4 in Frontline Management or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/Office) and Outlook

About St Louis:St Louis is a family-owned and operated company that has been providing care and support to older South Australians since 1946.St Louis Home Care provides a variety of at-home care services to help people continue to live the life they want in their own home. We offer services privately or through government subsidised Home Care Packages or a combination of both.We are proud of our culture of care with a service motto of ‘let our family look after yours. Our values of respect, dignity, fairness, and choice underpin everything we do.Benefits of working at St Louis:

• We believe in ongoing education and development
• Family-friendly work environment
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Great location just a few minutes from the CBD

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to lodge your application, including a cover letter and your Resume, and provision of two workplace referees.