Carer Support Coordinator

• Earn a competitive salary of $71,887to $94,848 p.a. (depending on qualifications and experience) + superannuation and enjoy a range of additional fantastic benefits
• Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay by up to $16,000 p.a. + meals and entertainment packaging up to $2,500 p.a. + access to company vehicle for work related travel
• Additional leave available between Christmas and New Year + Accrued Day Off (ADO) available (option if full-time) to help you achieve a healthy work/life balance

Welcome to FamilyCare! We are dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities by fostering strengths and optimism. At our organisation, we prioritise the core FamilyCare values that inspire our caring and compassionate staff in all their endeavours. We believe in empowering our employees by offering continuous growth and upskilling opportunities to ensure their success and fulfilment in making a positive impact. 

We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Carer Support Coordinator to join our team and start engaging with carers throughout the Greater Shepparton region. Assisting through the provision of information, respite, service coordination and other individually focused Carer Support services. 

This is a full-time position (part-time negotiable, minimum 0.8 EFT) based at the FamilyCare Shepparton or Seymour office.

Some of your day to day duties may include:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify the specific needs associated with the caring role.
• Provide Carer Support planning and coordinate an appropriate service response.
• Provide information, advice and individual support to carers.
• Assist carers to develop future strategies to manage ongoing respite needs and periods of difficulty.

For a more detailed understanding of the key responsibility areas for this role, click here to view the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need at a minimum, a Diploma of Community Services, Disability, Social Work, Health or Welfare. We also require candidates to hold a Working with Children Check, valid Victorian driver's license, satisfactory National Police check and a minimum 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Note: candidates who have spent 12+ months overseas in the last 10 years will also be required to present evidence of an International Police Check.

Critical to your success in this role will also be:

• An understanding of privacy and confidentiality obligations.
• Understanding of the issues related specifically to the caring role.
• Experience or knowledge regarding the provision of care to the elderly and/or people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated high-level engagement and assessment skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

2+ years of case management experience in a similar position will be highly regarded, but not essential.

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $71,887 - 94,848 p.a. (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) + superannuation, you will receive a range of benefits from FamilyCare, including:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by up to $16,000 p.a.
• Meals and entertainment packaging up to $2,500 p.a.
• Access to company vehicle for work related travel
• Generous professional development options to help you broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us, including a dedicated training budget
• 4 weeks annual leave + 3 extra days leave between Christmas and New Year
• 12 days sick leave during first year of employment, which extends up to 21 days after 3 years with FamilyCare
• Accrued Day Off (option if full-time) to help you enjoy a healthy work/life balance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

If you would like further information about this position, please contact Katie Millen, Manager Carer Support Services on mobile: 0448 813 ***.

Applicationsmust include a current resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday the 11 February 2024.