Social Centre Coordinator - Fremantle - WA
- $44.81 per hour + super
- Leave loading payments of 17.5%
- Salary packaging options of up to $18.555
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Social Centre Co-ordinator to join our diverse team at our Mandurah Social Centre.. You will be co-ordinating activities and improving the wellbeing of clients and their carers while meeting the relevant guidelines and standards. You will Lead, support and manage a team to achieve business objectives that drive best practice and deliver high quality services for clients and carers within the community.
Working collaboratively with the Social Centre Manager to promote a safe and inclusive work environment.
This is a Permanent full time role , working Monday to Friday from 8am - 4pm.
Responsibilities
- Support clients to achieve goal lead activities within a safe environment where they have access to Community projects and information.
- Promote independence and socialisation within the local community.
- Support the team to evaluate client’s specific needs and ensure appropriate support is provided.
- Comply with organisational OSH and infection control policies and procedures.
- Work and collaborate with local networks and culturally diverse providers to ensure development within the team.
- Conduct assessments for NRCP clients.
- Provide support mentoring and education to Social centre staff and Volunteers.
- Control and achieve cost and volume targets
- Monitor employee workload and feedback to Business Services team to assist with appropriate resource utilisation and forecasting recruitment needs
About you
- Tertiary qualification or Certificate III/IV or relevant experience level in Aged Care work; Disability Work or Community Services (Service Co-ordination).
- Current Basic First Aid Certificate is essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations to ensure quality service provision.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve business objectives.
- Demonstrated understanding of aged, community, disability and health care.
- Well-developed communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills to develop
Benefits
- Professional Development supported & Study leave supported.
- Salary packaged vehicle options.
- Opportunity to purchase extra leave.
- Comprehensive orientation programme.
- Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone).
- Discounts from several retailers, health insurance & fitness providers etc. incl. HBF, Medibank and NIB.
- Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to events & attractions incl. cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more.
- Referral Scheme - receive $250 e-voucher, for each friend or family member you refer, who commences work with Silverchain.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
As a not for profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.
We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
How to apply
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