• 2 days per week (0.4 EFT)
• Based in Kyneton

The Care Finder position will provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community. Key components of this role include:

• Being active within the community, providing assertive outreach to engage with those who are not linked in with formal service systems.
• Establishing working relationships with potential referral agents, including GP’s, aged care services, disability services, neighbourhood houses and community organisations
• Establishing trusting relationships with older people requiring assistance to identify and access service and supports
• Assisting people to navigate My Aged Care and the aged care service system

Benefits and Perks

Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community:

• Flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle
• Professional supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional development
• You will be provided with a laptop and the option to access purchased leave
• Child friendly with flexibility of hours
• Generous professional development opportunities, both internally and externally to support your growth and expertise
• Free professional counselling from our world class employee assistance program
• In addition to your salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefits
• Organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development day
• Free parking and fresh fruit on site weekly

The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check, an NDIS Safety Screening check and hold a current valid Working With Children Check.

Further Information:

Sunbury & Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Calie Shorten, Team Leader, Access and Engagement on 0490 048 948

See the full position description and application information attached.