Care Partner

Job description

We are BCR Communities – a not-for-profit award winning community organisation serving communities within the Illawarra and Shoalhaven for close to 35 years (formerly Bay & Basin Community Resources).

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Care Partner to join our team and deliver person centered case management support to participants receiving home care services. This role is full time, Monday through Friday, and can be based flexibly between Nowra and Albion Park with the option of a hybrid work from home arrangement. The role involves visits to participants in their homes and in the community throughout our service region.

You will be supporting participants to develop healthy ageing and wellness goals in their care plans, in accordance with the Aged Care Quality Standards. You will achieve this through working in a multidisciplinary team, forming strong professional relationships with participants and their support network, whilst working closely with all suppliers and health professionals involved in their care.

We are specifically seeking someone who will bring a track record of supporting ageing individuals with diverse and complex care needs and who hold a minimum of a Certificate IV in Ageing Support.

To be successful in this role you will be someone who:

• Collaborates with participants, listening with empathy to their needs, goals and preferences, and supporting them to exercise choice
• Exhibits excellent assessment, documentation, and care plan implementation skills, including budgeting
• Communicates effectively with exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with excellent prioritisation, time management and organisational abilities
• Is a proactive problem-solver with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Displays a passion for delivery of a restorative wellness model, which aims at improving the quality of life for older Australians
• Is seeking and committed to a positive team and workplace culture reflecting our vision, mission and values
• Demonstrates business acumen and computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and client management systems
• Has at least a primary dose of COVID 19 vaccine
• Has experience in the care sector and holds a tertiary qualification in aged care, health and/or allied health (remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualification)
• Holds a First Aid certificate

What's in it for you?

Joining BCR is an opportunity to work as part of a strongly connected professional community team where you will receive the support and professional development expected of an employer of choice. You will receive:

• Variety and opportunities to consolidate and learn new skills
• A friendly and supportive working environment underpinned by a values based workplace culture
• Autonomy and flexible working arrangements
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Generous salary packaging through not for profit salary packaging to increase take home pay by reducing tax

To apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume through Seek by Friday 19th September. Confidential enquiries are welcome to Senior Care Partner Debbie Calderon by phone

Learn more about BCR by visiting our website and see if we're the right fit for you

Due to the inherent requirements of the role, you will be required to hold a current unrestricted drivers licence, undertake a NSW Working with Children Check, National Criminal History Record Check and a pre-employment functional assessment review.

Job summaryAre you passionate about healthy ageing principles and dedicated to supporting older Australians? If so, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.67 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

• Salary packaging
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 19/09/2025