Social Care Coordinator
- Plan and review resident-centred social, recreational and therapeutic activities that reflect residents’ interests, abilities and needs.
- Lead Social Care Assistants and volunteers, and build partnerships with local community groups.
- Manage records, resources and budget while contributing to quality improvement and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.
About us
Respect Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation with 50 Care communities across Australia. Our teams help older Australians feel at home, stay connected to their communities and live with dignity and choice.
At Respect Glenella Care, we help older people feel respected, valued and connected. Our mission is to care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value and belonging.
Glenella is just 15 minutes from Mackay city centre - Mackay is the gateway to a stunning section of the Great Barrier Reef, close to a national park and fabulous harbour beaches.
About the role
Bring your creativity and leadership to a resident-focused social care program. Working with the General Manager and broader team, you will create meaningful activities that reflect residents’ interests, abilities and needs.
- Plan and review social, recreational and therapeutic activities, with residents actively involved in shaping the program.
- Lead Social Care Assistants and volunteers and build partnerships with local community groups.
- Manage program records, resources and spending within the approved budget.
- Contribute to planning, quality improvement and a safe, inclusive environment, while meeting relevant policies, legislation, standards and training requirements.
About you
You are compassionate, organised and passionate about helping older people enjoy a meaningful quality of life. You will bring:
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or a similar qualification.
- Experience supervising and delivering a social care program.
- A resident-focused approach, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and practical problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient computer and information management skills.
- Current First Aid Certificate and Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
Experience in residential aged care, dementia care, recreational services or complementary therapies, and connections with community groups or support agencies are desirable.
Apply now
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now to bring your creativity, compassion and leadership to Glenella Care.
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