Aged Care Advocacy Officer
Job No:
ASA887
Location:
Adelaide
- Fulltime Continuing
- Based in Hindmarsh
- Supportive environment
Living life the way you want to – that’s AnglicareSA’s aim for all older South Australians and their families. AnglicareSA’s Aged Care Services provide a range of services to support older people to continue living an independent and full life.
We provide a wide range of aged care services to older people living in their own homes in the community, and also in our independent living units and residential aged care facilities. Aged Care Services include allied health & therapy services, home and community care, independent living units and residential facilities.
The Position:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual who will be responsible for identifying and supporting older people to remain in the community through accessing appropriate advocacy supports and linking them where appropriate, to community care and other support services within defined eligibility criteria. Ensure older people, their families and carers receive an excellent customer service as you provide information and support about aged care, assist them to navigate the aged care system and support them with appropriate advice around housing and other support service needs.
If you would love to make a difference to the community, have the ability to work autonomously in a fast paced environment with minimal guidance, and have outstanding interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you!
Skills & Experience:
- Understanding and commitment to social justice with knowledge of community services for older people and of duty of care responsibilities pertaining to community service provision.
- Strong organisational skills in coordinating and administrating service implementation and delivery.
- Knowledge of housing and homelessness issues involved in supporting and caring for older people in the community.
- Able to be flexible and solution focused with the capacity to value diversity and difference using a range of approaches.
- Excellent communication skills with sensitivity towards the needs of people from a diverse range of experience and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to network and collaborate with a diverse range of external service providers including advocacy groups, social housing providers, government agencies and community service providers.
Job Benefits:
Enjoy being part of an organisation which adheres to its clear values and behaviours in everything it undertakes. Build relationships with like-minded people who have a main focus to improve the lives of our customers.
We provide in-house training and professional development opportunities to support your growth and passion. You will also have access to attractive salary packing to increase your take home pay, discounted retail shopping options, gym memberships and Health Insurance.
How to Apply:
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To apply please enter your details below and attach your resume and cover letter.
When applying, please ensure you address the demonstrable requirements/competencies in your covering letter.
For further information please contact Jo Carter Jones on 8409 3612 or 0427 086 756.
Applications close 9am, Thursday 8th February 2018.
AnglicareSA is committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact our Aboriginal Services team on 8305 9237 to discuss joining AnglicareSA.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to provide a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Some roles will also be required to undergo a DCSI Child Related Employment Screening Check or a Disability Services Employment Screening Check.