Centacare, an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-based organisation, committed to providing services to the entire community, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender or ability. We are a compassionate organization dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As an Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support services that empower our clients to reach their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for your growth within our new Single Aged Care Assessment team. Our goal is to provide a cohesive and efficient approach to caring for the elderly ensuring comprehensive support for our clients.

Centacare is looking for experiences Team Leaders with a clinical background in aged care to guide our assessment teams. If you're passionate about making a real difference and looking for your next career move then apply with us today!

Responsibilities:

• Manage team Aged Care Needs Assessments Key Performance Indicators as contractually directed
• Lead the Assessor team to deliver high quality in person and remote comprehensive assessments
• Develop and monitor strategies for assessors to connect people with appropriate services and supports in their community to further empower the client with their independence Engage in peer review processes with triage and assessment delegates and assessors.
• Assign, un-assign, and reassign referrals for triage and assessments.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to assessors in the field.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline (e.g., Medical Officer, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or other Health Professional).
• At least two years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role in aged care or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of Home Care Packages, Short term Restorative Care Program, Transition Care Program and Residential Respite Services.
• Previous experience performing in a KPI environment to ensure quality client outcomes.
• At least one year of experience in a related role is preferred.
• Unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence.
• National Police Check.

What we can offer you!

• Opportunity to maximize take-home pay through salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 p.a.
• Paid mileage and travel time for work-related travel between client visits.
• Q Leave entitlement.
• Fully paid training to ensure you have the skills to thrive in your role.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your career. Work within a large, well-established organization offering vast career progression pathways.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs with options of offsite, hybrid.
• Part time and full time roles on offer.

Is this role the next step in your career journey? Reach out to us today to find out more!