Care Partner

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Make a meaningful difference every day. Join Salvos Home Care and support older Australians to live independently and safely within their own homes. As a Care Partner, you’ll build trusted relationships and coordinate the care, services and supports that genuinely change lives.

Why Work With Us

• Permanent part-time role with generous salary and flexible work arrangements
• Generous tax savings with Not for Profit Salary Packaging
• Excellent Support and education opportunities
• Award winning not for profit aged care provider

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a dedicated Care Partner to coordinate services for participants receiving Support at Home (SaH) and CHSP services.

This will be a permanent part-time role of 20 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase hours over time.

In this role, you will work closely with participants and their families to understand their goals, design tailored care plans and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with consumer-directed care principles.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments
• Developing, reviewing and monitoring personalised care plans and quarterly budgets
• Acting as the key point of contact for participants, families, Home Care Workers and external providers
• Monitoring wellbeing, identifying emerging risks and coordinating reassessments
• Collaborating with clinical staff to implement recommended care interventions
• Supporting quality, safety and compliance through accurate records, audits and improvement activities
• Providing coaching, support and feedback to a small group of Home Care Workers

You’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team, with access to the broader Aged Care Support Services network for guidance and escalation.

ABOUT YOU

You are passionate about supporting older people to live well at home and take pride in providing exceptional, person-centred care.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Community Health) or equivalent experience
• AHPRA registration preferred (but not mandatory)
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar position
• A strong understanding of Support at Home (SaH) programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of consumer-directed care and person-centred approaches
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes, and solve problems
• Strong administrative and digital skills, including experience using care management systems
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle is required

BENEFITS

• Access to generous NFP salary packagingof up to $15,900 (save on tax)
• Access to relocation benefitsthrough salary packaging options
• Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650through salary packaging
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve your work-life balance
• On-site Parking
• Access to a company vehicle or Paid kilometre allowance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Novated car leasing
• Employee assistance program - free and confidential counselling service
• Career progression opportunities
• Making an impact – socially and environmentally – with one of the most loved charities in Australia

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job offers will be subject to a National Criminal History Check as per Police Certificate Guidelines for Aged Care Providers.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration