Resident Life & Social Programs Lead

Respect Aged Care; Emerald; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit perks

Career development

Job summary

Respect Aged Care Emerald, QLD is seeking an experienced Social Care Co-ordinator to lead resident-centered social care programs that support wellbeing, foster connection, and enhance quality of life. This is a full-time role in Emerald, QLD.

You will work with the General Manager, supervise staff and volunteers, plan activities, and build partnerships with local community groups to enrich residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Strong computer and administrative skills.
• Experience in residential aged care.
• Knowledge of dementia care.
• Experience delivering recreational or complementary therapy programs.
• Salary packaging benefits for not-for-profit organisations.
• Training and development pathways.
• Supportive leaders onsite.
• Friendly, down-to-earth workplace.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and continuously improve lifestyle, therapy and recreational programs.
• Lead and support Social Care staff and volunteers.
• Build connections with local community groups, schools and organisations.
• Facilitate resident meetings and encourage participation in program development.
• Maintain accurate documentation, attendance records and program evaluations.
• Manage resources, inventory and social care budgets.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Police Check

Driver's Licence

First Aid

Computer skills

Communication skills

Aged care experience

Dementia care

Therapy program delivery

Job description

Respect Aged Care Emerald, QLD is seeking an experienced Social Care Co-ordinator to lead resident-centered social care programs that support wellbeing, foster connection, and enhance quality of life. This is a full-time role in Emerald, QLD.

You will work with the General Manager, supervise staff and volunteers, plan activities, and build partnerships with local community groups to enrich residents' daily lives.