Care Consultant

Care Consultant
- Melbourne Northern region
Permanent full time opportunity
Hybrid Work environment
Attractive pay rates with salary packaging benefits
About Us
At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.
Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.
Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.
About the Role
Our Care Consultants have experience with Case Management / Care Plans. You'll be visiting our clients in their homes located in the Northern Metro region, to conduct assessments, care planning and ongoing client management.
Key Duties
Initial Customer assessments & service planning
Work with your customer to understand what they want from their Home Care Package, and assist them to build it based on their level of funding
Care planning, regular monitoring, and reassessment of customer needs
Regular visits to customers in their homes
Providing ongoing case management to HCP and/or private customers
About You
You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in case management. Working as part of a close-knit team, you collaborate with and support others, demonstrating respect in your day-to-day actions.
This opportunity is to work in a hybrid environment. You will be in the field 70-80% of the day, visiting customers.
**You will ideally bring the following**:
Qualification in Case Management, or Undergrad qualification in Nursing / Allied Health / Social Work is essential
Div 1 Nursing Qualification - desirable but not essential
Prior case management experience will be highly regarded
Experience completing initial and annual customer assessments and care planning
Knowledge of the Home Care Package industry
**Benefit**:
Hybrid work environment
Opportunity to work in the local community in a friendly and supportive environment
Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference in the lives of our vulnerable community members.
Travel reimbursement & Phone allowance
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging up to $18,500 per annum
Access to Employment Assistance program confidential counselling and support services
**Mandatory**:
If not an Australian Citizen, applicant must hold work rights in Australia
Hold current Victorian Drivers license, registered and fully insured vehicle
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History
Must have two doses of Covid-19 vaccination
**How to Apply**:
Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.