Care Partner
The Salvation Army AustraliaAbout the role
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
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
- Full 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) in Ulverstone, Tasmania. 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.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating services and building strong relationships, with travel required to participants’ homes in and around Ulverstone area.
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 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’re passionate about supporting older people to live well at home and take pride in providing exceptional, person-centred care.
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Social Work, Community Services, or a related field, with Nursing qualifications strongly preferred.
Health or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) - Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Aged Care, ideally within Home Care or community settings
- Case management experience, or exposure to coordinating client care and services, highly regarded
- Clinical experience and current AHPRA registration desirable, though not essential
- A strong understanding of consumer-directed care and person-centred service delivery
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, influence outcomes and problem-solve effectively
- Strong administrative and digital capability, including experience using care management systems
- A current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
A genuine alignment with The Salvation Army’s mission and values is essential.
BENEFITS
- Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)
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