Social Support Program Leader

2 weeks ago

Darebin, Australia City of Darebin Full time
Part-time, 30.4 hours over 4 days per week (Tues-Fri)

  • Salary circa $76 k per annum (pro rata) + Super
  • Convenient Northcote location, close to public transport


We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Program Leader to develop, lead and support activities and programs for Council's social support for older adults.


As part of this rewarding role you will plan and develop programs that contribute to the empowerment of older people, family members and carers.

You will also support an experienced and passionate team to deliver a range of programs and activities that are centre-based, out in the community and online.


If you're looking for a rewarding role to contribute to the development of innovative social support programs for older people, this is the role for you.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community.

We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.


About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.

The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

The Program Leader works alongside Program Workers, role modelling behaviours and practice that aligns with a wellness and reablement approach, to ensure that programs and new initiatives are person-centred.


Other key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Leading and supporting a team in planning and implementing activities that foster client wellbeing and reablement
  • Managing referrals and waitlists, with interim support strategies where needed
  • Preparing programs, organising necessary equipment and resources to undertake activities
  • Responding to feedback from clients and their families by working with the Senior Team Leader to develop programs and new initiatives that are appealing to older people across a wide age spectrum
  • Monitoring client health and wellbeing and reporting any changes in status to the primary carer and/or family member
  • Accurately reporting on statistical clientrelated data in a client management system, with ability to monitor progress and achieve funding targets
  • Liaising with other service delivery teams internally and externally to respond to service needs of our participants.
  • Monitoring and maintaining compliance in accordance with The Aged Care Quality Standards, Food Safety Plans, Commonwealth Home Support Program and Quality System Operating Procedures

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in human services areas, such as in allied health, disability or related discipline (desirable)
  • Aged Care Certificate or lesser formal qualifications with relevant experience and work skills
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including those with memory loss, disability, cultural diversity and social isolation.
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced skills in time management
  • Demonstrated experience in program development
  • Established computer skills and willingness to learn specific software programs
  • Current Victorian Driver's Licence and willingness to drive clients in a 12seater minibus
  • Bilingual skills and ability to speak a community language is (highly desirable)

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.


How to Apply
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Cheryl Buckingham, Senior Team Leader Social Connection on for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Monday 22nd May 2023 at 11.30pm.

  • Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. _
  • All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 as outlined in the Staff Covid19 Vaccination Policy._
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