• Full Time or Part Time Basis
• Not your average job in aged care!
• A new and exciting opportunity for Social Workers, Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to work with Wintringham’s Residential Aged Care clients
• Work with a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
• Competitive pay rate - $48 - $53 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Full Time or Part Time Basis - 76hr/fortnight or 60hr/fortnight
• Based at our Ron Conn Aged Care Home – Avondale Heights (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 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

Your new role

Wintringham is seeking experienced Social Workers, Psychologists or Allied Health Practitioners to join our Residential Aged Care Team. As a member of the home’s 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 people’s 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.

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 Driver’s 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 $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 + 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 on our website.

Applications can be made to Louise Devereux – via the website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format

Applications close at 5pm on the closing date.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a Preemployment Screening Check , NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to 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.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and 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 and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

A position description is attached.