Social Care Coordinator

5 days ago

Old Beach, Australia Respect Full time

**_We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Social Care Coordinator to join our team. This position is on a permanent full-time basis. We're looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is highly organised, and has a knack for problem-solving.
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**Who we are**:As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is**:Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.**Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

As **_Social Care Coordinator,_** you'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational matters of the social care program at their facility. The Social Care Coordinator works in conjunction with the General Manager to provide and direct social care programs which are responsive, enriching and reflective of resident needs and requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the efficient delivery and continual review of resident focused therapy, social and recreational activities.
- Lead and organise the social care staff and volunteers.
- Foster and promote social connectedness and actively engage and liaise with the local community, community groups, schools and sporting organisations.
- Facilitate resident meetings and encourage participation in planning and program development.
- Maintain social care inventory and other resources. Control stock and undertake periodic audits as required.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records, statistics and register of programs and attendance.
- Contribute to facility management meetings and assist with strategic social care planning.
- Participate in relevant professional development and mandatory training as required.
- Implement a vibrant and integrated volunteer program which ensures community engagement and encourages resident participation.
- Ensure that social care expenditure is in accordance with approved budget.
- Ensure social care staff and volunteers are made aware of their policy, legislative and other relevant compliance obligations.

**Requirements**:
**_ Essential:_**
- Certificate IV Qualification in Leisure and Lifestyle or similar discipline.
- Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
- Current Drivers License.
- Proficient computer systems and information management skills.
- First Aid Certificate.
- The ability to lead and organise the social care team and volunteers.
- An ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

**_Desirable:_**
- Experience in the provision of complimentary therapies and recreational services.
- Demonstrated experience in dementia care.
- Knowledge of and access to community groups and community support agencies.

**Benefits**

**What we can offer you**:

- Competitive salary and entitlements.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
- Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
- Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
- Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
- Discounted private health insurance.

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