Care Finder

At Aspire4Life, we're shaping communities with purpose and impact. That means empowering our people and community to be independent, connected and thriving. As a purpose driven team, our values represent how we operate, and the people we choose to represent our brand.

An exciting opportunity for a Care Finder to work across a program delivering specialist and intensive assistance to people within the Western Sydney Region. This role will support and encourage older Australians to make informed decisions about their aged care services, support and facilitate assertive outreach to build individual and community capacity in communities. Ideally Candidates will be centrally located in The Hills or Blacktown Shire and surrounding suburbs.

We offer a full-time permanent contract, working Monday to Friday- no weekend or shift work required.

To ensure you feel confident and supported in your role, we provide a comprehensive two-week training and orientation program.

The Benefits

• Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum) Meal and Entertainment packaging (up to the value of $2,650 per annum)
• Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)
• An Employee Reward & Recognition Program, saving you up to $4,000 per annum across hundreds of retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training, development and subsidised qualification Programs
• Extensive leave policy including up to 9 weeks Paid Parental Leave, Study Leave, Cultural Leave, and NAIDOC Leave (for eligible employees)
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Technology/equipment provided as required
• New Employee Referral Programs
• Daily travel allowance

The role

• Working collaboratively with clients with complex needs by assisting them to navigate through their aged care journey
• Facilitate assertive outreach, reaching out into local communities and actively engaging with potential clients through direct contact and/or working with appropriate organisations
• Participate in building community capacity through attending network opportunities and working collaboratively with others
• Ability to be self-motivated and work autonomously to meet outcomes

About you

• Experience in aged care services and goal orientated support planning in aged, community, health or social services, and previous experience working in or knowledge of coordination of services
• Knowledge/experience in person centred, trauma – informed care
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate clients, families, staff, and other stakeholders with a positive approach
• Local knowledge and/or the ability to network with community aged care service providers and stakeholder within your region
• Advanced IT skills with previous experience working across multiple platforms (Microsoft Office Suite)

What to bring?

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working within the aged and/or community care industry
• A minimum of a relevant Cert III in Aged Care/Community Services/Individual Support
• Unrestricted Australian driver's licence

Cultural & Community Support

At Aspire4Life, we understand that transitioning into a corporate environment can be a big step.

That’s why we offer:

• A workplace that respects your cultural obligations and commitments and works with you to support you in the best way we can.
• Employee Support Networks, including Yarn’n Circle for our First Nations employees and Pride Network for our LGBTIQ+ employees.
• Support from First Nations Mentors.
• A recruitment process that supports applicants from diverse backgrounds – if you’d like to discuss your application before submitting, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on ***email_hidden***

Aspire4Life acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work.

Aspire4Life is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations Peoples, people from Cultural and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and people with disability. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods and/or adjustments please contact Mel Berriman on 0438 409 907.

If you're ready to bring your enthusiasm and experience to a role that matters. Apply Now!

Please note: All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.

Applications will be reviewed as received - so please do not delay in sending your interest through.