Care Partner - Southeast Sydney & Surrounds

Job Description

Do you have experience supporting older Australians and a passion for helping people navigate their aged care journey?

As a Care Partner, you will work closely with clients receiving government-funded aged care services in the Southeast Sydney region and surrounds. You'll build meaningful relationships with clients, assess their needs, coordinate services and advocate for positive outcomes that help them remain safe, independent and connected in their own homes.

This is a full-time permanent position, combining community-based client visits with the flexibility to work autonomously from home.

What's on offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Autonomy to manage your own schedule and caseload.
• Flexible work arrangements across home and community settings.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and make a genuine difference in their lives.
• Supportive team environment with access to clinical, scheduling and service delivery teams.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 tax free.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Experience in community-based case management will be highly regarded.
• Experience supporting clients receiving government-funded aged care services is advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion and a client-centred approach.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Advocacy skills to support positive client outcomes.
• Current driver's licence and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.

The role

• Manage a caseload of older Australians receiving government-funded aged care services in their homes.
• Conduct client assessments and develop personalised Care Plans.
• Monitor and manage client budgets in line with government program requirements.
• Coordinate services to ensure clients receive the right support at the right time.
• Support new clients through onboarding and ongoing service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with clinical, scheduling and service delivery teams to deliver coordinated care.
• Advocate for client needs and support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

Why choose Silverchain

Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It's a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.

We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.

As a not for profit organisation, our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians, and we develop innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark.

We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

How to apply

To submit your application, click 'Apply'.

At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.