Independent Aged Care Partner | Build Plans & Advocate

SilverChain; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Autonomy in scheduling

Impactful work

Supportive team

Job summary

SilverChain is seeking a Care Partner to support older Australians in their homes in the Western Adelaide & Surrounds region. You will conduct client assessments, develop personalised Care Plans and coordinate services to meet government-funded aged care requirements.

You will build trusted relationships with clients, families and care teams, advocate for client needs, and help clients stay safe, independent and connected at home through collaborative, multi-disciplinary work.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based case management will be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting clients receiving government-funded aged care services is advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion and a client-centred approach.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Advocacy skills to support positive client outcomes.
• Current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of older Australians receiving government-funded aged care services in their homes.
• Conduct client assessments and develop personalised Care Plans.
• Monitor and manage client budgets in line with government program requirements.
• Coordinate services to ensure clients receive the right support at the right time.
• Support new clients through onboarding and ongoing service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with clinical, scheduling and service delivery teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Advocate for client needs and support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Aged care experience

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem solving

Organisation

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Driver's licence

Job description

SilverChain is seeking a Care Partner to support older Australians in their homes in the Western Adelaide & Surrounds region. You will conduct client assessments, develop personalised Care Plans and coordinate services to meet government-funded aged care requirements.

You will build trusted relationships with clients, families and care teams, advocate for client needs, and help clients stay safe, independent and connected at home through collaborative, multi-disciplinary work.