Care Finder & Community Assessment Officer | Flexible Hours

Community Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Staff wellbeing programs

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite staff parking

Hybrid travel vehicles for work

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking a Care Finder & Community Assessment Officer to support older people and people with disability, including those experiencing homelessness, to access services and live safely and independently.

Based at the Sandringham council office with field work, the role offers flexible working patterns, generous leave provisions and wellbeing programs, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level health/aligned social science qualification.
• Minimum two years' experience with older people experiencing vulnerability or homelessness.
• Experience within the mental health sector is advantageous.
• Understanding of My Aged Care, Care Finder Program and related home support programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse backgrounds.
• Empathetic, respectful and professional client engagement.
• Team-oriented with a strong customer service mindset.
• Willingness to undergo criminal history check and Working with Children check.
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support older people and people with disability to navigate the service system and access support services.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and independent living for clients, including those experiencing homelessness.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Skills

My Aged Care knowledge

Care Finder Program knowledge

Experience with older people/vulnerabl

Mental health sector experience

Communication with diverse backgrounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, allied health or social science

Job description

Bayside City Council is seeking a Care Finder & Community Assessment Officer to support older people and people with disability, including those experiencing homelessness, to access services and live safely and independently.

Based at the Sandringham council office with field work, the role offers flexible working patterns, generous leave provisions and wellbeing programs, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.