Men's Shed Coordinator

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

About the role:

Working at our Hawthorn Social Support site, the Men's Shed Coordinator delivers services to our aged care clients to enhance their lives through quality activities. These activities support our clients to feel included with a focus on improving their health and well-being thorugh interaction and engagement. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of the Men’s Shed Program 
•  Develop, deliver and participate in, where required, the Social Connection programs for a diverse range of people with disabilities, older persons, their carers and representatives living in the community
•  Ensure that the programs operate within agreed quality standards, resource frameworks and financial targets
•  Ensure that programs are delivered in a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment
•  Ensure that programs are delivered when and where a client needs them
•  Ensure programs are offered in a range of ways including centre based special interest and special needs groups, 1:1 social support in the home or community, support using social media.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Minimum of a Certificate IV in Leisure and Health or other relevant qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of best practice and experience in high quality and compliant assessment, care planning and service delivery to older persons living in the community
• Experience and expertise in working within and monitoring budgets
• Experience and expertise in the leadership and development of a cohesive team, to support staff in the delivery of high quality services
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children 
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria's leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!