• Work with an organisation committed to social justice
• Excellent development opportunity – build your skills in program management!
• Free training courses provided
• Competitive salary + generous motor vehicle allowance
• Access to exclusive NFP Salary Packaging
• Based in Bellerive Tasmania
• Full Time

Who are we?

Founded in 1989, Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation that provides an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women over the aged of 50 who come from a homeless or financially disadvantaged background. We employ over 800 staff and our Community Care programs see our employees assist our clients in their homes and in the community. As an organisation that advocates for social justice, we are committed to upholding our values of options, dignity and rights for our clients as well as our employees.

The opportunity

An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and tight-knit Management Team as the Residential Site Manager – Wirksworth (Bellerive) Tasmania

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• This is a Greenfield start-up role. As such the successful person will be offered extensive induction to Wintringham philosophy of care and support, to ensure Wintringham’s well established model of care is delivered in our new Wirksworth Home.
• Overview the completions of the building, furnishing and fine detail of our Wirksworth Home
• In conjunction with our People and Culture team coordinate the recruitment of staff
• In conjunction with our Quality team, coordinate the homes care support documentation
• Ensuring all service delivery is consistent with the policies and procedures of Wintringham, and meets the Standards for Aged Care Services and other statutory requirements.
• To promote a non-institutional philosophy within the Home by:

• Recognising and promoting the rights of residents;
• Encouraging residents to maintain and exercise control over decisions which affect their lives;
• Providing residents with an environment that offers a variety of options to assist ach resident to determine their own lifestyle and;
• Being a key support for residents complex behavioural needs

• Ensuring that Wintringham’s duty of care to both residents and staff is met at all times.
• Participating in management meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maximising the use of all resources available to the site ensuring that budgetary and Key Performance Targets are met.
• Providing leadership to staff and to ensure staff have the necessary skills and expertise to provide a quality service to residents.
• Providing effective financial management of the home.

Wintringham’s response to COVID-19

Resident 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 social distancing restrictions and cleaning regimens in place at our residential sites to ensure that thorough infection control is maintained at all times

What we will need from you:

• An approved qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Nursing or equivalent

• Previous management experience in Homelessness and or Aged Care sector
• Extensive knowledge of the current approaches in working with clients who exhibit complex behaviours
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and State Government policies, standards and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with and empower employees within their roles

• Experience in a management/supervisor role in Aged Care
• Ability to be on-call out of hours on rotating roster

• Excellent communication skills
• Current drivers license
• A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds
• An understanding of the special needs of older people
• Current CPR & First Aid

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 $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: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program and staff wellbeing portal.

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description below.

Applications can be directed to Phill Goulding (General Manager – Aged Care Services) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker 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 and COVID-19 vaccination within the 2021 calendar year in order to be considered for this role. The federal government has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all staff who will be required to work in residential aged care settings unless a medical exemption applies. Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of an influenza and COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

Wintringham is an Equal Opportunity employer. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued. The safety of all older people is paramount; 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. We pay respect to all Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.

Inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger.