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Form of work- Full time permanent role
- Attractive salary packaging opportunities to increase your take home pay by up to 12%
- Rewarding work. Flexible options. Learning Opportunities. Career Development
UCWB
Our purpose: Together we build connected and thriving communities.
Our Values:
- Bold and Brave
- Open and Curious
- Connected and Inclusive.
Our Strategy:
- Innovate and build thriving communities
- Grow positive impact together with community
- Mobilise our vibrant, engaged, learning organisation.
UCWB builds connected and thriving communities with a team of over 220 staff and volunteers. For 140 years, we’ve been helping people create positive futures and lead independent lives they are proud of.
UCWB provides services throughout the greater Adelaide region; mental health, Aged Care, NDIS, child and family, psychology, and financial wellbeing. We also operate two social enterprises, Psychology SA and Torrensville Community Child Care Centre.
At UCWB, we celebrate the power of difference and the strength that harnessing our differences creates. We value the experience and expertise of people from all cultures, ages, spiritualties, disabilities, genders, sexualities, thinking patterns, caring status, bodies and backgrounds. We are committed to action that makes our organisation and the wider community welcoming, safe and inclusive.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Supports Coordinator, Aged Care in our Community Programs division.
The Supports Coordinator, Aged Care provides care coordination and support to people who are aged and may be living with a disability or mental health issues. Their primary purpose is to support these customers to remain living in the community with dignity by providing person-centred care that focuses on their strengths, interests and abilities.
The primary responsibilities of the role are to:
- Provide person-centred care coordination/case management to Home Care Package (HCP) customers.
- Undertake initial assessments and reviews with customers to co-design their service plans in line with budgets.
- Build and manage effective stakeholder relationships.
- Participate in continuing professional development to maintain, develop and enhance knowledge of best practice.
- Registered and enrolled nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.
About You
You will have experience working in community services, particularly in working with older people and people with complex needs. Along with your person-centred and sensitive approach, you will be someone with a genuine passion for improving the lives of older people.
You will have:
- Relevant qualifications in allied health, nursing (registered or enrolled), community services or social services, plus substantial proven experience working with older people and/or people with complex needs.
- Proven experience in complex case management or support coordination, including strong case load management skills.
- High level ability to undertake thorough and sensitive assessment of people with complex needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers with complex needs to develop and progress towards goals.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge of statutory requirements.
- Detailed working knowledge of community networks and services.
- Demonstrated written ability including report writing and case noting.
- Computer literacy (Office suite and capacity to use cloud-based software).
- A current South Australian Driver’s Licence
- A current National Police Clearance and Working With Children Check, or ability to obtain at your own cost prior to commencement of employment.
- Additional prior experience working in a fee for service or billable hours environment, and ability to prepare and work within customer budgets would be an advantage.
What we can offer you
You’re joining an organisation that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates success.
- Industry-leading job satisfaction and workplace flexibility.
- Salary packaging/tax free income for eligible employees offering 6-12% increase in your take-home pay.
- An equal opportunity workplace where diversity, inclusion and lived experience are genuinely valued.
- Career and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program for self and immediate household members offering face-to-face, telephone, video, or online counselling.
- Flexible leave provisions including: access to 4 weeks paid parental leave in excess of the government scheme for eligible employees, 4 weeks annual leave, option to apply for up to 2 weeks leave in advance and option to cash out long service leave after 7 years of service.
- Superannuation Guarantee paid on every eligible dollar earned.
- Discounts on a range of products and services through our salary packaging provider Community Business Bureau (CBB).
- You will thrive in a supportive workplace which celebrates its rich, diverse and inclusive workforce.
Location
This role is based at Bowden just a short walk to the popular Plant 3 and Plant 4 entertainment complex in Gibson Street however some off-site work will be required.
To Apply for this Job
- Review the Role Profile and consider whether you meet the Essential Criteria and the Screening Requirements.
- Submit your application and upload your resume and cover letter at the UCWB Recruitment Site.
- Applications close 26 March 2024 at 5.00pm, please direct enquiries to Lisa Mhic Mhathuna, Acting Manager, Community Programs phone 8245 7196.
- UCWB will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments please advise us via *******@ucwb.org.au or by telephoning 8245 7100.
