Job description
- Manage a caseload that enables a holistic + tailored approach for consumers + their carers.
- Utilise your case management experience + understanding of the impacts of disability.
- SCHADS Level 5 + increase take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
About the opportunity
As the Linkages Case Manager within our Carers Support team, you will manage a caseload that enables you to provide holistic and tailored case management to our consumers and their carers.
You will build a village of supports around our consumers aged under 65 who have complex needs and require assistance to remain living in their home independently.
You will have a positive impact on the consumer’s health and wellbeing and enhance their ability to connect and participate in the community.
You will develop plans and identify existing and new service opportunities to support consumers to meet their goals.
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What’s on offer.
You will be part of a team that shares a passion for the work we do with consumers and are supportive of each other and understand the strength in teamwork.
We support flexible working and can also look at work-from-home days and are set-up to work remotely. Talk to us about what flexibility looks like for you and we can see if we can make it work.
In addition to SCHADS Level 5 rates and superannuation, you’ll have the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program, access to paid parental leave for up to 10 weeks and can receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
You have proven experience in case management practices and have a deep understanding of the impacts of disability.
You are energised by the impact you have on a consumer’s health and wellbeing from finding those links to supports and services that address their needs and goals.
You understand the services and guidelines provided under the Home and Community Care Program for Young People and a knowledge of service providers across mainstream and other community service sectors, including aged care, mental health and disability providers.
How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Caralyn Hogan, Team Leader at 1300 583 145.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: vt.uniting.org.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.