Case Worker (Experienced) - Aged Care Advocacy

Aged Care Resumes; Gauteng; On-site; AUD 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Un organisme de services sociaux de premier plan recherche un Case Worker expérimenté pour fournir un soutien et des services de défense aux consommateurs de services de soins pour personnes âgées. Le poste implique de travailler au sein du National Aged Care Advocacy Program pour garantir que les droits des personnes âgées soient respectés. Les candidats doivent avoir de solides compétences en communication ainsi qu'une qualification pertinente et devrait être à même de travailler avec des communautés diversifiées et des situations complexes.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Two weeks personal leave

Salary packaging up to $15,000 p/a

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Expérience en travail avec des communautés indigènes dans des zones urbaines et éloignées.
• Compétence en rédaction de rapports et prise de notes de cas.
• Aptitude à gérer des situations de conflit.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien, une éducation et une sensibilisation aux participants des soins aux personnes âgées.
• Promouvoir les droits des personnes âgées dans des environnements résidentiels et de soins à domicile.
• Soutenir et autonomiser les participants pour qu'ils participent activement aux décisions les concernant.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care Work

Certificate III in Community Services

Job description

Case Worker (Experienced) - Aged Care Advocacy

Salary: $86, Super, Salary Packaging Available

Relocation assistance: offered up to $3,000 + two weeks accommodation

Benefits: Six weeks annual leave, two weeks personal leave, salary packaging (up to $15,000 p/a plus Remote Area Benefit), staff rewards program, access to Wellbeing Centre

About the Program: The National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) provides free, independent, and confidential advocacy support, information, outreach, education, and community development for consumers of aged care services and their families across Central Australia.

About the Role: Reporting to the Lead Practitioner - Aged Care Advocacy, the Case Worker will deliver advocacy support, information, outreach, and education to aged care participants and providers, focusing on promoting the rights of older people. The role involves supporting and empowering elderly participants to actively participate in decisions affecting their lives, whether in residential or home care settings.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Aged Care Work, Certificate III in Community Services, or equivalent experience with a goal to attain relevant qualification
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, case note, and report writing skills
• Experience in empowering participants and managing conflict resolution
• Cultural competency, especially in working with Indigenous communities in urban and remote areas

How to Apply: Visit our careers website for the full role description and key selection criteria. Applications close at 9am on Monday, 7 July. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted directly through our CatholicCare NT website will be considered. Expressions of interest via third-party job boards will not be accepted.

Additional Information: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory National police check, Working with Children (Ochre) Card, Social Media and Adverse Media Check, and, if applicable, an International Criminal History check for overseas residents. CatholicCare NT is committed to child safety and zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect.

About CatholicCare NT: A Catholic social service agency serving the NT with centers across various locations including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, and remote communities.