You are applying for the position of Manager Home Care Package (HCP) Services for Ballarat Community Health. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
The primary site for this position is: Lucas
Close date: Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:59pm
Role: Manager Home Care Package (HCP) Services
Employment type: Ongoing
Time fraction: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Are you an experienced Home Care Package (HCP) Case Management Team Lead or Manager looking for your next career move and interested in helping build a new service within a well-established, supportive, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment? We may have just the role for you.
Ballarat Community Health is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. We believe in a person-centered approach, ensuring seamless coordination of care across all levels of our organisation.
Supporting the region's ageing population with well-coordinated, tailored health services in and close to home is a strategic priority within our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.
We are currently seeking an experienced manager to work closely with our Executive Team to prepare and lead service delivery under our strategy plan as we adapt and respond to sector-wide Aged Care Support at Home reforms.
This role is critical in maintaining accessible, affordable, quality services that are responsive and support and enable optimal care recipient outcomes.
The Manager Home Care Package (HCP) Services will lead service design and, subject to successful provider registration, activation, building and overseeing a team of Care Advisors/Case Managers and Program Support Officers.
About us:
Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that's been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.
We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.
If you'd like to know more about us visit our website http://www.bchc.org.au/
About the role:
This role will oversee the establishment and day-to-day operations, ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers, care recipients, and families and ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the operational establishment of the HCP team and services within BCH.
Maintaining effective communication and collaboration among internal and external service providers and care recipients.
Monitor and respond to service delivery metrics to ensure services remain responsive, compliant and sustainable.
Identify and implement quality improvements.
Contribute to change management planning and support the team and organisation through change and service integration and Aged Care Reforms.
What you will bring to the team:
Qualification in one of the following disciplines:
Social Worker: An AASW accredited bachelor's degree that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Psychology: A post-graduate degree in Psychology. Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist. Certificate or Diploma in Counselling
Nursing: Registered as a Division 1 or Division 2 Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) or Member of Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
Allied Health: Including but not limited to accredited bachelor's degrees in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or other Allied Health Disciplines and Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Extensive experience as an HCP Care Manager or Team Leader, with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Strong background in developing and building successful services and teams.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Benefits: Access salary packaging options up to $15,900 for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
Flexible working arrangements: Balance your life and work with flexible options that support your lifestyle.
Employee wellness and social perks: Enjoy wellness programs, discounts, and an active social club.
Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated, collaborative team in a role that delivers high job satisfaction and positive community impact.
Meaningful Work: Be part of a program that creates real, lasting change in people's lives.
How to apply
To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 24 November.
Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity
For further enquiries about this role please contact Claire Shaw, Executive Manager, Aged Care Project and Organisational Governance & Quality on telephone + 61 491 063 004.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at ****** noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community.
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