Senior Living Social & Activities Coordinator

Respect Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Respect Glenella Care is seeking a Social Care Coordinator to lead our social care program and enrich residents’ lives through meaningful activities and community links. You will oversee daily delivery, collaborate with the General Manager, and ensure services reflect residents’ interests and needs.

The role emphasizes leadership of care staff and volunteers, coordinating activities, and maintaining records while promoting a safe, inclusive environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supervising and delivering a social care program.
• Empathetic, resident-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer and information management skills.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• NDIS worker Screen or ability to obtain one.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and review engaging social, recreational and therapeutic activities that are resident-focused.
• Lead and support Social Care Assistants and volunteers.
• Develop strong relationships with local community groups, schools, sporting organisations and other community partners.
• Facilitate resident meetings and encourage residents to have an active voice in planning activities and programs.
• Develop and maintain a vibrant volunteer program that encourages community engagement and resident participation.
• Maintain appropriate records, program registers, attendance records and social care documentation.
• Manage social care resources, inventory and expenditure within the approved budget.
• Contribute to facility management meetings and strategic social care planning.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, legislation and relevant standards.
• Participate in professional development, mandatory training and quality improvement activities.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for residents, families, visitors, volunteers and colleagues.

Skills

Excellent communication and InterPera?

Strong relationship-building

Organisational skills

Proficient computer and information

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Current First Aid Certificate

Current NDIS worker Screen

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Respect Glenella Care is seeking a Social Care Coordinator to lead our social care program and enrich residents’ lives through meaningful activities and community links. You will oversee daily delivery, collaborate with the General Manager, and ensure services reflect residents’ interests and needs.

The role emphasizes leadership of care staff and volunteers, coordinating activities, and maintaining records while promoting a safe, inclusive environment for residents and families.