Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 17th Mar 2020
The Aged and Carer Team Leader will work flexibly, primarily across the Northern and Western metro regions to lead a team of volunteers to enhance the connection between consumers living in Supported Residential Services. This Social Support program facilitates both 1 to 1 consumer/volunteer connections, as well as volunteer and staff-led special interest consumer groups. The Team Leader will also be integral in embedding the principles of wellness and reablement, ensuring the team retains a focus on supporting older people to engage in social activities of their choice. The Team Leader will require a range of skills that demonstrate an ability to develop innovative and flexible consumer directed care options and new program developments to meet consumer need.
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At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: www.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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) 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.
A position description containing further information can be viewed here.