Respite Cottage Manager

**Lead a passionate and dedicated team of Carer to deliver HammondCare's model of care with its Overnight Respite Cottage service in Terrey Hills**

Full-time position, in our new Cottage Respite Home, you will be responsible for the management and direct care of clients' individual needs.

Mon-Fri 9-5

**Cottage Manager - What's involved in the role?**:

- Responsible for leading a passionate and dedicated team of staff to deliver HammondCare's model of care with its Overnight Respite Cottage 'Bugari' in Terrey Hills.
- The role of Overnight Respite Cottage Manager works with the Head of Clubs and Cottages to recruit, mentor and lead staff, manage budgets, ensure quality and oversee all technical aspects of care provision at the Respite Cottage.
- Responsible for the management and direct care of clients' needs, you will provide professional, capable and aligned leadership for your team in order to deliver individualised care to our clients
- You and your team will make a significant difference in improving the quality of life for those we care for and their carers.

**What do you need to apply?**:

- Certificate IV in Aged Care & a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
- Whilst clinical registration is preferred, it is not essential as we are able to support a successful non-clinical applicant with internal clinical resources
- Experience managing a team of skilled professionals
- Demonstrated ability to build supportive, professional relationships with clients within a relationship-based model of care;
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth Home Support Program Manual, Home Care Packages Program Guidelines, Home Care Common Standards and HammondAtHome Care Worker Enterprise Agreement 2012.
- A current drivers licence and willingness to travel between HammondCare's sites and services
- Strong administrative and computer skills.
- Empathy, compassion and a genuine interest in helping those in need in our community

**HammondCare**:
HammondCare is a leading aged care provider whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people in need.

We specialise in aged and dementia care, homelessness, palliative care, rehabilitation and mental health services for older people, and offer clients a small and consistent team of carers and registered nurses.

We provide staff with a wide range of training and development opportunities including mentorship from highly skilled and experienced staff in aged care and homelessness services, and training from our Registered Training Organisation, Hammond College. We encourage creativity and innovation in our work and share responsibility amongst our team to reach common goals. Our passion for the work we do truly comes from the heart.

**What’s in it for you?**:
HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.

**Fitness Passport Membership**:

- Unlimited visits across all fitness facilities in the HammondCare program
- Individual and Family memberships available
- Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools

**If you are ready to make a difference **_with_** HammondCare, **:

- All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, references, and must provide evidence of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination._
- Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. HammondCare is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes._