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Level 1 - 4 Case Manager Home Care Packages Regional Program
Full Time
Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
Higher than award wages - $34.43-$41.55 per hour (dependent on qualifications + experience)
Generous motor vehicle allowance
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging
Full Time
Based in Shepparton (VIC)
Who are we?
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 900 staff and operate from multiple offices in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Wintringham is a major provider of home care in Victoria. Our regional 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
Wintringham is seeking a dynamic and proactive Level 1 - 4 Case Manager to join our multi-disciplinary community team based at our Hume Office (based in Shepparton) on a Full time basis.
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
Client and staff safety is paramount to us at Wintringham. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to ensure that our staff are supplied with the resources they need to guarantee they are working in a safe and risk-averse environment. If you gain employment with Wintringham, you will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment in accordance with the advice from the Department of Health & Chief Health Officer throughout your working day. We have strict COVID-19 policies and procedures to ensure that our staff as well as our clients are kept safe in the community.
We are looking for candidates with the following:
- 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 the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description via the Wintringham website.
Applications can be directed to Gayle Reeve (Regional Manager) and submitted via our website
Please upload your documents in PDF Format
Applications close on Tuesday 20th December 2022
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.
The Victorian Chief Health Officer has issued directions to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and help keep Victorians safe, including directions to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for employees that are required to attend a workplace. Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of being fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment with Wintringham.
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 make our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
