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Social Support Case Manager
McLean Lodge Flemington (VIC)
Part Time Basis
- A new and exciting opportunity for Social Workers Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to work with Wintringhams Residential Aged Care clients
- Discounted membership to over 290 gyms/recreation centres
- Competitive pay rate -$48 - $53per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Part Time Basis 3 days per week(weekdays only)
- Based at our McLean Lodge in Flemington (VIC)
Who are we
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 housing and services. We employ more than 1000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.
Our Hobart Residential Aged Care Home provides a safe flexible and caring family-style environment that allows residents to maintain their chosen lifestyles hobbies and activities and to be as independent as they would like.
Your new role
Wintringham is seeking experienced Social Workers Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to join our Residential Aged Care Team in Flemington (VIC). As a member of the homes leadership team you will work to enhance the quality of lives of residents and ensure a safe and harmonious living environment.
Joining our team means playing a pivotal role in promoting a person-centred approach to care and support and optimising peoples quality of life. Working within a multidisciplinary framework your expertise will be invaluable in providing support for residents with complex behavioural and psychosocial support needs ensuring they receive the individualised care and attention they require. This engaging Part Time role will consist of 3 weekly shifts from 8am to 4pm. Fixed Term appointments may be considered.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Work within a wellness and reablement approach to assist residents to reach their goals and maximise their independence and autonomy within the context of communal living.
- Undertake initial needs assessments of new residents.
- Monitor and review resident psychosocial support needs.
- Assist residents to access and navigate the health and community service systems.
- Engage specialist services to assist residents to maintain their preferred lifestyle
- Provide regular supervision and support of the social and emotional component of work undertaken by Personal Care Assistants.
- Actively contribute to the development and evaluation of the role.
We are looking for candidates with the following:
- Tertiary degree in Social Work Psychology or Allied Health.
- Commitment to social justice
- Effective team player with staff management experience
- Ability to collaborate with residents service providers and staff
- Knowledge and understanding of Aged Care NDIS VCAT OPA Mental Health and other relevant service systems
- Experience in the homelessness aged care disability corrections and/or community services sector
- Current Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle suitable for transporting residents
What is 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:
- Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15900.
- 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
That sounds great! How do I apply
For more information about this exciting role you can view a copy of the Position Description here.
Applications can be made to Karen Mills via our website.
Please upload your documents in PDF Format
Applications close on Friday 9th of January2025 at 5pm.
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people people living with disability LGBTIQA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at
Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both 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 one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. . The sole motivating philosophy at Wintringham is that of social justice. We believe that all elderly people, regardless of pover ... View more
