Job Summary
- $70,000 - $84,999 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 15th Jun 2022
In a post Royal Commission environment with a growing focus on human rights in aged care, it has never been more important for older people to have a strong voice to protect and advance their rights.
We are looking for someone with a passion for making a difference to one of the most vulnerable groups in the country during this critical reform period. That person must have compassion for older people, be able to educate and inform about rights and quality of care and will have the ability to empower an older person to have the confidence to self-advocate.
If you have a background in allied health, nursing, emergency response, teaching or frontline roles with a non-government organisation or government service, we are keen to talk to you about building on your existing knowledge, experience, and skills.
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (SA) Inc (ARAS) is a not-for-profit, independent and community-based organisation that has been providing information, education and advocacy support for older people across South Australia since 1990.
Older people who use community or residential aged care services, people who live in retirement villages, and older people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of abuse from family or friends, can use an ARAS advocate, at no cost, to assist them to address their concerns. ARAS also has a specialist Aboriginal Advocates to provide culturally appropriate support and is participating in the Aged Care System Navigator Trial, which helps older people to navigate the aged care system and to access services.
Purpose statement: To encourage and support older people and community to up hold the rights of older people through information, education, advocacy and personal empowerment.
We are a proud member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN). For more information about OPAN members, roles available across our national network and how to apply, visit www.opan.org.au/AdvocateJobs.
We are currently seeking Aged Care Advocates to advocate for people receiving or eligible to receive aged care services. This involves helping older people to exercise their rights through an advocacy process which includes the provision of information, education, advice and support.
A typical day will involve:
We provide a dedicated onboarding training program for Aged Care Advocates to help you settle into your role.
We are looking for people who display empathy, passion and dedication to older Australians who will:
The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Record Check and a current drivers licence. You may also be required to have a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine.
Please click Apply Now and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria.
Please visit our Advocate Jobs webpage – https://opan.org.au/advocate-jobs- for further information about the Aged Care Advocate positions.
Shortly after the closing date, all applications will be assessed against the selection criteria.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted by phone or email to invite you to an interview. If you do not hear from us within a couple of weeks from the closing date, unfortunately, it is unlikely you have proceeded to the interview stage. You are welcome to apply for future roles.
If you are an older person, a First Nations person, or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, we encourage you to apply.
A position description is attached.