Care Facilitator- Lawn and Gardens

10 hours ago

Prestons, New South Wales, Australia BaptistCare Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Home Services - Care Facilitator Lawns and Gardens 

  • Salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay
  • Fulltime Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm. Office based 2 days at Prestons
  • Make a genuine difference in the lives of others

Looking for a rewarding career in aged care? Want to grow or transfer your skills and make a real difference in your local community that you love?

Join BaptistCare and support older people to live well in the comfort of their own home. If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you

As a Care Facilitator (Lawns and Garden) servicing clients in the Central Coast, Mid North Coast, Central West, Far North Coast, ACT and Wagga areas, you will assist clients and their families to engage in Lawn Mowing and Gardening services, enabling them to remain living in their home. You will manage a small team of Lawn and Gardening employees and be prepared to travel to regional areas monthly, with overnight stays required.

A typical day will include:

  • A combination of visiting clients in the community who have been referred for help at home and working from our office located in Prestons
  • Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of services and programs that meet clients' lawn and garden needs
  • Developing relationships with families, staff and contractors
  • Implementation of best practice and evidence-based approaches for lawn and garden care including working closely with contractors

What do we need from you?

You will need to be comfortable working independently in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature.

This role does require you to have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or Diploma of Community Services (Service Coordination) or Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), or equivalent qualification, knowledge and experience
  • Background/Knowledge of Landscaping &/or Horticulture preferred
  • A valid driver licence
  • Intermediate level of computer skills
  • Proven experience managing a small team of lawn and garden workers
  • Proven experience working with budget and service delivery parameters
  • Experience with aged care or demonstrated transferrable skills will be highly regarded

A company vehicle is optional and you will be supplied with a mobile phone and laptop.

To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers:

  • A hybrid working arrangement- 2 days in office at Prestons and 3 days WFH
  • Salary packaging which can increase your take-home pay + novated leasing options + meal and entertainment card
  • Dedicated learning and development teams committed to your skill development and supporting you in your role.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs including counselling support and wellness programs

About us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre. 

Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please contact  
Agency applications are not accepted at this time.

BaptistCare is recognised as an 'Inclusive Employer' by the Diversity Council of Australia for We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community.

Applicants are subject to background checks including police check prior to offer. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

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