Care Partner Support at Home

Care Partner- Support At Home Program- Full time / Ongoing role

• Make a real difference to people's lives
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working arrangements
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging

We are seeking a Care Partner in Support at home program and this role is accountable for the comprehensive assessment of client needs, care planning, service coordination, and the ongoing support and monitoring of the client's care package. This role also involves overseeing the quality-of-service delivery for Spectrum's Support at Home clients.

The Care Partner holds direct responsibility for managing an assigned caseload and will be actively engaged in all aspects of care planning, service coordination, monitoring, review, and evaluation of services. Additionally, the role includes documentation, risk assessments, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives. The Care Partner will also oversee client budgets, ensuring services are delivered within the financial constraints and in alignment with the client's needs, preferences, and rights, particularly with respect to choices, dignity, privacy, and respect.

About you

We want to hear from you if you have;

• Experienced in Aged Care Sector/ Home care and community sector
• Case Management, Caring, Compassionate and Responsible
• Demonstrated experience or genuine interest in supporting older people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and team members through respectful and empathetic communication.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while following care plans and safety procedures

Spectrum is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to a current employment Working with Children Check, National Police Check (and international police check if resided overseas for 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and proof of the right to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption prior to commencement.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Ltd (Spectrum) is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering culturally appropriate and responsive services to people with migrant and refugee backgrounds predominantly living in the Northwest Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our service areas include migration and settlement, family relationship and parenting, social and economic inclusion, aged care, disability, and family carers.

Working at Spectrum

At Spectrum, each member of our team is valued and supported. We offer generous conditions and flexible hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Spectrum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Everyone is welcome at Spectrum, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Find out more about us on our website

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our mission and believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants, including people with refugee or migrant lived experience, people who identify as LGBTQIA and/or have a disability. Please reach out if you require any support in this process.

For further information or for a confidential discussion about this position please contact Mariane Alcazar- Team Leader Individual Services,

We are keen to fill this position so don't delay in applying - applications will be progressed as we receive them.