• Work for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisations
• Generous Salary Packaging Options available
• Permanent, Full Time position

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We partner with people (including those with a disability, in out of home care, experiencing homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, who may suffer mental illness, are refugees and older persons) to change lives for the better. We value relationships, imagination, courage, responsiveness and we are respectful and caring in all our dealings.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Care Coordinator to join our Aged Care Team based in Unley.

As a care coordinator, you will:

• Provide information and support to seniors living in the community who are accessing Home Care packages so they can live the life they want at home.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, social, economic and community participation.
• Undertake assessments, developing care plans, arranging care services, managing budgets and working collaboratively with families, carers, and other services to provide the best outcomes for clients.
• Provide a high level of customer service and look for creative care solutions for clients.
• This role involves travelling to meet clients in the community as well as working in a busy office environment.

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in human services, nursing or related field.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in assessment, HCP care management and service delivery to aged clients living in the community including people with dementia and or mental health concerns and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a flexible and innovative way in responding to consumer needs.
• Experience in the use of brokerage services in a community setting.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + 10% super
• Excellent salary sacrificing tax benefits incl. Meal Entertainment, novated leasing
• A mobile phone, laptop, rostered day off per month
• Discounted - health insurance, vehicle purchase, hire and servicing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Divers and Inclusive organisation

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click 'Apply now'.

For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact [email protected] using the subject line: Care Coordinator - Aged Care - Unley enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are dedicated to playing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and bring continuity of care and support to our clients. With this in mind, if you are successful, we will discuss with you an alternative to a face to face interview.