1.0 FTE SCHADS 5 ($97,377.80 – 101,787) + super + salary packaging + additional paid Christmas leave. Are you passionate about transforming lives through education, collaboration, advocacy and protecting the rights of the vulnerable?Are you a great communicator and passionate about advocacy and human rights?Do you have knowledge of My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support program, Home Care packages and other client support services? Then keep reading – we may be looking for YOU! About the role We have multiple vacancies for Advocates and Advocate Outreach. These vacancies are part of our expansion efforts to better support our vision and purpose. This is a one year fixed term full time position with the possibility of extension within a purpose-driven team.
This position provides advocacy, information and education to older people to assist them to understand their rights and to have them respected. The role largely involves phone, and some direct (face to face) client contact to deliver information and advocacy support. Advocates also engage with and deliver educations to families and carers, aged and community care staff, health and welfare professionals and community groups to raise awareness of the rights of older people and the prevention of all forms of elder abuse.
The role may include approved travel to one or more of WA regions such as the Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields, Wheatbelt, Mid-West, Southwest and Great Southern.
The role will be based in Victoria Park. The position reports to a Team Leader, and works collaboratively with and supports their Advocacy colleagues and the wider Advocare team to further Advocare's objectives.
About the right candidate It's great you are still reading – that means you resonate with the above.
We are searching for someone who can meet the following work-related requirements:
Confident and passionate individuals with significant experience and knowledge of working in an advocate, case manager, and/or customer/client service role within the Aged Care sector.Demonstrated understanding of the aged and community care sector, from CHSP to residential aged care, including special needs groups.Commitment to delivering quality customer service, working empathetically with clients to ensure we deliver rights-based and client-focused services.The ability to work well within a small team with minimal supervision.Strong computer literacy, outlook, word and power point and client data management system.Confident facilitation/ presentation/ public speaking skills to deliver group education sessions.About us Advocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse. We empower older people by giving them information and choice so they can make informed decisions and can live the life they want on their terms. Our values Integrity, Empowerment, Social Justice and Equity are at the heart of everything we do.
Why choose us? We are a not-for-profit so if you are looking to make your millions, this is probably not the role for you.
We do have a few perks though:
Salary packagingFlexible work arrangementsAdditional paid leave between Christmas – New Year, plus 2 additional Wellness Days after your one year anniversary, andWorking every day with a team of passionate, like-minded peopleHeard enough? Want to apply? Send us your CV and cover letter outlining why this sounds like the role for you and addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements as above (please note that failure to address the selection criteria will exclude your application from consideration).
Applications will close Friday, 1 November 2024. We reserve the right to make an offer to an applicant prior to closing date. This role is open now, so the sooner we find the right person, the better! If you would like copy of job description, please visit our website: www.advocare.org.au
Advocare values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application
