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Form of workNorthern Office (Ascot Vale)
Housing Support Worker (HSAP program)
Part Time
- $34.43-$41.55 (depending on qualifications and experience) + Super + Salary Packaging
- Work with an organisation committed to social justice
- Wintringham generous KM reimbursement
- Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
- Salary Packaging, Meals and Entertainment Packaging
- Part Time (30hrs per week)
- Based in Ascot Vale (VIC)
Wintringham provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged and have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. We employ over 950 staff and operate from multiple offices in Melbourne, Hobart and regional Victoria. Wintringham is a major provider of home care. Our team of Carer’s, Case Managers, Outreach Workers, Care & Support Workers and Recreation staff provide holistic care and support to clients who live independently in their own homes. The care provided to Wintringham clients is carried out with the underlying principles of social justice
Your new role
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person, with a commitment to social justice, to join our multi-disciplinary community team at Northern Community Housing and Support Office as a Part Time Housing support Worker on a part time ongoing basis for 30 hours per week, working out of the Northern Office. This program has been developed to support these clients to maintain stable long term housing and to improve their health and wellbeing.
Your roster will be as follows:
Week 1 & 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (0900-1700)
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Engage and establish a relationship of trust with clients.
- Assist the Manager and Housing Staff prioritise and decide who is nominated into any vacant properties.
- Identify and conduct ongoing client needs assessments on the unmet care and support needs of clients, taking into account their circumstances and preferences.
- Assist Clients where necessary, to move into accommodation with Wintringham or Housing Choices Australia, including co-ordinating relocation tasks as required.
- Regularly visit and monitor the health and welfare of clients.
- Provide practical and immediate assistance to clients to overcome health or other crises.
- Develop, implement, and review Case Files and assessments for each client.
- Co-ordinate the delivery of service to clients and advocate on their behalf if required.
- Monitor the degree to which client needs are being met by the program and other service providers.
- Develop and implement range of social support strategies and provide practical assistance to link clients into services that meet their social support needs.
- Provide case management to co-ordinate client access to services.
- Provide practical and flexible assistance such as making and helping clients to get to appointments and social support.
- Assist in enhancing responsiveness of local service providers to the needs of the target group and the achievement of sustainable improvements in the quality of service delivery.
What’s 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:
- Flexible working hours: Whatever your circumstances are, we have an array of morning, afternoon and early evening shifts that are available to you.
- Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
- Kilometre reimbursement: You will need your own car in this role and we will ask you to travel, however, we reimburse you for work related travel!
- 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: Access to our staff wellbeing portal, exclusive discounts from leading retailers and our Employee Assistance Program
- A relevant post-secondary qualification and experience relating to an area of health and/or community services practice – for example, Certificate IV in HACC/Aged Care, Welfare Studies, Case Management or Social Work.
- Experience in Aged Care
- Knowledge of housing and support issues facing older homeless people who may have a physical and/or mental disability.
- Skills in assessing clients care, support, health and housing needs.
For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description by clicking here.
Applications can be directed to Tania Bezzina (Western Co-ordinator Housing & Homelessness Support) and submitted via our website under ‘Current Vacancies’.
Please upload your CV & Cover Letter in PDF Format.
Applications close at Tuesday 11th April 2023.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS 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.
Applicants must be willing to undertake an influenza vaccination within the 2023 calendar year in order to be considered for this role.
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.
