Support at Home Coordinator

The Opportunity

• Full-time and Permanent
• $82,000 - $88,000 (based on experience)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible arrangements (after probation)

At HenderCare, we’re expanding our organisation to meet the increases in service delivery requirements and afford our older Australian clients every opportunity to be as independent as possible. We’re looking for an outstanding Support at Home Coordinator to join our team in the new year who will be able to utilise their existing knowledge to comprehensively assess our clients and implement support services as required.

The team is engaging, collaborative, and supportive to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues who have extensive industry experience and with supportive management who are dedicated to your development and success in the role.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

As the Support at Home Coordinator, you will coordinate the service delivery and be responsible for supporting the needs of our Aged Care clients subscribed to HenderCare's Home Care Packages. You will plan, implement, and manage all aspects of our Home Care Packages as advised by the client to ensure the service delivery meets their expectations and the expectations of relevant stakeholders. 

In this role, you can expect to:

• conduct home care assessments
• manage individual budgets
• assist clients to navigate the My Aged Care services
• provide effective, responsive, goal-focused and outcome-based service provision
• provide advice and advocacy that supports the promotion of individual rights and choices for consumers and participants
• Full case management required

With access to HenderCare fleet vehicles, you will be required to travel to NSW and the ACT to meet with clients.

About You

With your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you will liaise with a diverse range of participants, their families, service providers, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure your support meets expectations.

Your keen attention to detail will allow you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while consistently demonstrating a commitment to high-quality service delivery. You will harness your problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and initiative to effectively present recommendations for the client, based on their needs and advice.

You will be expected to have experience in:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification in Aged Care or relevant field.
• The administration of Consumer Directed Care, HACC, or Community Aged Care Packages to frail, aged, and/or disabled persons;
• Coordination, monitoring, and reviewing service in a community setting, including formulating agreed Care Plans;
• Familiarity with an Integrated Management System that operates in an environment of continuous improvement is desirable.

A sound knowledge of government and non-government health services is desirable. Qualifications as an Enrolled Nurse will be advantageous.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? 

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• Attach your resume and include a cover letter of no more than two pages.

For more information, please contact careers@hendercare.com.au.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist, interview, and appoint applicants while this advertisement is open; therefore, we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 26 May 2024. 

Please do not e-mail your applications.