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Our purpose is to end homelessness for every person who walks through our doors, with care and without judgement.
We share a passion to provide a voice for the most vulnerable and to give them the tools to rebuild their lives. We create respectful environments and provide services that are easily accessible.
Like many not-for-profit organisations, we value warm-heartedness and kindness in our employees. What sets our team members apart? Tenacity.
Read more about our Mission and Values here.
Our team is made up of full-time and part-time professionals, working across social work, health and business services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
What we can offer
The health and wellbeing of our employees is really important to us. That’s why we offer an employee assistance program (EAP), flu vaccinations, access to bicycles, self-care seminars and an extra day of leave - a ‘Ferris Bueller Day'.
As well as the option to salary-package (part-time and full-time employees only) we support our team with professional development, mentoring and training opportunities.
Current vacancies
Current vacancies are advertised here and on Seek.
Lifestyle Assistant
- Friendly and supportive team based in the CBD
- Part-time (0.8 FTE) role Monday – Thursday
- Assist in the delivery of fun and innovative lifestyle programs
How you will make a difference
Reporting to the Team Leader Aged City Living, The Lifestyle Assistant will work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to organise and facilitate centre and community-based leisure and recreation activities for vulnerable people 50 years and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 45 years and over.
This position will be offered on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2023.
About you
With a Certificate IV in Lifestyle and Leisure (or equivalent) you will have previous experience in a similar role in aged care or a community setting. You will be self-motivated with the ability to work independently but also proactively and collaboratively within a small team.
As a confident facilitator, you will have great communication skills with the ability to build strong connections with clients, team members and external stakeholders. You with be empathetic, patient and caring with an understanding of the importance of working with a client-centred approach.
A satisfactory National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and a driver’s license is required for this role.
What we can offer
- Passionate caring team who are united in our purpose to end homelessness
- An additional leave day
- A focus on wellbeing
- Increase your take-home pay by salary packaging
How to apply
If you would like further information about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Georgina Vella, Team Leader ACL or Alicia Hassan, Manager People and Culture on 8418 2500.
Applications including a cover letter and resume can be submitted via the SEEK link by 5pm Wednesday, 22 March 2023.
Click here for the Position Description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Care Finder Officer
- Multiple roles working within a supportive team
- Full-time, fixed-term until 30 June 2025
- Competitive remuneration plus salary packaging
How you will make a difference
The Care Finder Officer will provide specialist and intensive assistance to help eligible clients to understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community. This will involve utilising an assertive outreach approach to engage and build rapport with potential clients as well as local services, stakeholders and networks.
Additionally, the Care Finder Officer will ensure that clients are sufficiently informed and empowered when it comes to decision-making and accessing support. This role will be responsible for ensuring high-level check-ins and follow-up support are provided to clients once services have commenced.
What you’ll need to succeed
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services or equivalent would be highly regarded along with relevant experience.
You will be a strong communicator who can build confidential and constructive relationships with a diverse range of marginalised and highly vulnerable older people. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a team environment, work autonomously to meet deadlines and display flexibility in response to changing priorities.
A working knowledge of the particular needs of the older homeless population including housing, community support, mental health issues, chronic health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, financial stress and grief and loss issues will hold you in good stead for this role.
You must have, or be willing to obtain both a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check and hold a valid SA driver’s licence.
What we can offer
- Passionate caring team who are united in our purpose to end homelessness
- An annual additional day’s leave
- A focus on wellbeing
- Increase your take-home pay by salary packaging
How to apply
Applications including a cover letter and resume can be submitted via the SEEK link by 5 pm, Friday 17 March 2023.
Enquiries to Georgina Vella, Team Leader Aged City Living or Alicia Hassan, Manager, People and Culture on 8418 2500.
Click here for the Position Description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
