Care Partner

Uniting; Cabonne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑f‑r

Wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Referral program

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance

Positive community impact

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT seeks a dedicated Neighbourhood Care Partner to support older people in Dubbo and surrounding areas. You will deliver person-centred case management, develop care plans and coordinate in-home services to help clients live independently and with dignity.

The role involves budget management, advocating for client choice, and building strong links with families, carers and service providers. Regular travel between client homes and Uniting sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Aged care/home and community care experience in case management or community services.
• Understanding of the Support at Home program.
• Experience communicating with clients, families and healthcare community.
• Experience managing client care budgets.
• Experience using client management systems.
• Valid Australian driver's license and access to a vehicle, with comprehensive insurance.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred case management and develop individual care plans.
• Coordinate services to help clients achieve goals and maintain independence.
• Advocate for client choice, dignity and informed decision-making.
• Manage client budgets within funding and ensure services stay within funding.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers and providers.
• Monitor and review care plans, client outcomes and ongoing support needs.
• Travel between client homes and Uniting sites as required.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, Care Excellence Leads and other internal teams.
• Respond to client feedback and complaints appropriately.

Skills

Client communication

Budget management

Client management systems

Driving/vehicle ownership

Advocacy for client choice

Education

First Aid Certificate

Current Australian driver's license

Aged care / Home & Community Care experience

Job description

Neighbourhood Care Partner – Home & Community Care

Location: Dubbo, NSW
Travel: Regular travel to Forbes, Parkes, Cabonne, and surrounding areas

Competitive base salary + super +NFP salary packaging benefits

Make a difference in your community

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently, safely and connected to their community?

Uniting is seeking an experienced Neighbourhood Care Partner to join our Home and Community Care team. You will be responsible for case management, care planning and coordinating person-centred services that support clients to remain living in their own homes for longer.

As a key point of contact for clients and their support networks, you will ensure services are tailored to individual needs, preferences and available funding.

About the role

You will:

• Provide person-centred case management and develop individual care plans.
• Coordinate services and support clients to achieve their goals and maintain independence.
• Advocate for client choice, dignity and informed decision-making.
• Manage client budgets and ensure services remain within available funding.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers and service providers.
• Monitor and review care plans, client outcomes and ongoing support needs.
• Identify and elevate complex or high-risk situations.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders, Care Excellence Leads and other internal teams.
• Respond to client feedback and complaints appropriately.
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management and safe work practices.
• Travel between client homes, Uniting sites and community locations as required.

About you

You will have:

Typically, this role requires prior experience within the aged care space including Home and Community Care within case management or strong understanding of Community services, as well as:

• A strong understanding of the Support at Home program.
• Previous experience communicating with clients, client families and the boarder healthcare community.
• Have managed client care budgets.
• Experience using client management systems.
• Must hold a current Australian driver’s licence, own vehicle, and comprehensive car insurance.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and making a positive difference.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people across Dubbo and surrounding regional communities.

If you are passionate about person-centred care, client choice and helping people live well at home, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer You

• Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
• Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
• Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health.
• Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas.
• Referral Program: Earn a $250 gift voucher each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
• Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks and additional checks as required.