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SalarySouthern Tasmania
Level 1- 4 HCP and CHSP Case Manager
Full Time Basis
INTERNAL ONLY
- Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
- Flexible working arrangements (including work from home)
- Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
- Full Time role – Monday through Friday
- Based in Southern Tasmania
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
Your new role
Wintringham is seeking a dynamic and proactive Level 1 - 4 Case Manager, to join our South Tasmanian multi-disciplinary community team on a Casual basis. This dynamic Full Time opportunity will work with our rostering team to make sure that clients receive the support and care needed based on their funded level of package , 5 days a week , Mondays to Fridays. This engaging role will be required to service vacancies in Case Management rosters within the Home Care Package Program as well as the Commonwealth Home Support Program based in Southern Tasmania.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting clients living in their own homes to maintain their independence and lifestyle of their choice by providing a high level of care
- Helping address issues of social isolation for program clients and assist clients to maintain or improve their accommodation.
- Undertaking initial assessments for new clients
- Developing and implementing care plans
- Participate in care reviews with managers, clients and carers
- Effectively managing services provided within budgetary constraints
- Working with an in house rostering team to ensure clients receive the care and supports they require according to their funded level of package
- An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Allied Health or Welfare.
- Previous experience as a Case Manager (would be highly regarded)
- High level computer, documentation, and budgeting skills (mandatory)
- Current drivers’ licence with a reliable vehicle suitable for transporting clients
- Knowledge of housing and support issues facing older homeless people whom may have a physical and/or mental disability.
- Skills in assessing clients’ psychosocial, care, support, health and housing needs.
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
For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description
Applications can be made to Richard Flanagan( Regional Manager Community Services – Outer North) via the website.
Please upload your documents in PDF format.
Applications close Tuesday 12th of March 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.
