Job Description:
About Us:
Wintringham is a specialized non-religious not-for-profit welfare organization. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing, and support services.
We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania. Our Community Care programs see our employees assist our clients in their homes and in the community.
As an organization 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.
Your New Role:
Wintringham is seeking a dynamic and proactive Case Manager to join our multi-disciplinary community team on a part-time basis.
This dynamic opportunity will work with our in-house rostering team to support clients on federally funded Home Care packages of all levels.
The position will cover 3 days or 22.8 hours per week with the workdays being negotiable based on your availability (Monday to Friday).
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assisting clients living in their own homes to maintain their independence and lifestyle of their choice by providing a high level of care.
* Helping address issues of social isolation for program clients and assisting clients to maintain or improve their accommodation.
* Undertaking initial and ongoing assessments for new clients.
* Developing and implementing care plans and clients' schedules.
* Participating in care reviews with managers, clients, and carers.
* Effectively managing services provided within budgetary constraints.
* Working with an in-house rostering team to ensure clients receive the care and supports they require according to their funded level of package.
Requirements:
* An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Allied Health, or Nursing.
* Experience working in mental health (desirable).
* Previous experience as a Case Manager (would be highly regarded).
* High-level computer, documentation, and budgeting skills (mandatory).
* A current driver's license with a reliable vehicle suitable for transporting clients.
* Knowledge of housing and support issues facing older homeless people who may have a physical and/or mental disability.
* Skills in assessing clients' psychosocial, care, support, health, and housing needs.
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 behavior 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.
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 Stefanie Heiniger via the Wintringham website.
Please upload your documents in PDF format.
Applications close on Thursday 13th of February 2025 at 5pm.
Wintringham is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences.
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.