Social Care Coordinator

  • 75 South Road, Mt St Vincent - West Ulverstone, TAS, Australia, 7315
  • Full time

Join the team at Respect Mt St Vincent in beautiful West Ulverstone, Tasmania, as our new Full-Time Social Care Coordinator! Are you passionate about enriching the lives of older people? Do you have a heart for meaningful connection and a talent for bringing joy to others? This is your chance to play a vital role in a caring, supportive community. We’re looking for a compassionate, people-focused professional to lead the way in coordinating and delivering engaging social, emotional, and recreational experiences for our residents. If you're a natural communicator with a person-centered mindset and a drive to make every day special – we want to hear from you! Be part of something truly rewarding. Join us and help shape a vibrant, connected life for those in our care.

Who we are: As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

About the Role: The Social Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational matters of the social care program at their facility. The Social Care Coordinator works in conjunction with the General Manager to provide and direct social care programs which are responsive, enriching and reflective of resident needs and requirements.

Key Duties: 

  • Ensure the efficient delivery and continual review of resident focused therapy, social and recreational activities.
  • Lead and organise the social care staff and volunteers.
  • Foster and promote social connectedness and actively engage and liaise with the local community, community groups, schools and sporting organisations.
  • Facilitate resident meetings and encourage participation in planning and program development.
  • Maintain social care inventory and other resources. Control stock and undertake periodic audits as required.
  • Maintain appropriate clinical records, statistics and register of programs and attendance.
  • Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required in your position.
Qualifications & Experience

Essential:
  • Certificate IV Qualification in Leisure and Lifestyle or similar discipline.
  • Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  • Current Drivers License.
  • Proficient computer systems and information management skills.
  • First Aid Certificate.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable:
  • Experience in the provision of complimentary therapies and recreational services.
  • Demonstrated experience in dementia care.
  • Experience in residential aged care.
  • Knowledge of and access to community groups and community support agencies.

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