• Competitive rate of pay: $36 - $38.81 depending on qualifications & experience
• Access to NFP Salary Packaging
• Generous motor vehicle allowance ($7.895 per hour)
• Part Time (0.8) or Full Time Applications considered
• Fixed Term position ending 30th June 2022
• Work with an organisation that is committed to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
• Based in Flemington (VIC)

Who are we?

Wintringham is a Not for Profit organisation that employs over 800 staff and provides aged care services to those who are financially disadvantaged, have previously been homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Wintringham is an advocate for elderly people, respecting their individuality, whilst working to achieve equality and social justice.

Your new role

The Older Person’s Prison Program team work directly with clients, corrections staff and other support agencies to gain a greater understanding of the care needs of aged prisoners in preparation for release. This position will assess ageing needs, undertake case planning and extensive care coordination to enable a smooth transition into aged care services post release.

Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Support aged people to receive appropriate support and care upon release from prison services.
• Support a person’s transition into aged care, housing, health & welfare services.
• Undertake psychosocial assessments to inform discharge planning.
• Perform outreach in nominated Victoria Prisons and in the community.
• Collect, analyse, and report on ageing prison population data.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders including parole & prison staff, community health services, and aged care services.

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Generous car allowance: Travel throughout Metro Melbourne and regional Victoria will be a component of this role, but you will receive an hourly vehicle allowance to compensate you for using your own vehicle for work related travel.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, and CPR. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s top retail brands such as JB Hi-Fi, Kmart, Myer, Target and Woolworths.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors: Homelessness, Prison outreach, community case management or case coordination, Aged Care.
• Ability and desire to work with clients with challenging and complex needs.
• An understanding of trauma informed practice and harm minimisation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage people from varying backgrounds.
• Current drivers licence (mandatory)
• Own reliable vehicle that is suitable for transporting clients and work purposes (mandatory)

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this role, a copy of the position description is attached.

Applications can be directed to Lucette Russell or Adelaide Smith (Older Persons Prison Coordinator) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application. This position is funded by Department of Justice and Community Safety (DoJCS) and you may be required to undergo additional mandatory checks as required by Corrections Victoria.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

The Victorian Chief Health Officer has issued directions to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and help keep Victorians safe, including directions to make the COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for employees that are required to attend a workplace. Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of being fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment with Wintringham.

Wintringham is an Equal Opportunity employer. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued. The safety of all older people is paramount; we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country. We pay respect to all Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.

Inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger.