About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Grampians Community Home Care Program

• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

The Volunteer Coordinator based in our Ballarat office will work flexibly to lead a team of volunteers to enhance the connection between consumers and their community. This Social Support program facilitates both 1 to 1 consumer/volunteer connections, as well as volunteer-led special interest consumer groups.

The Volunteer Coordinator will also be integral in embedding the principles of wellness and reablement, ensuring the team retains a focus on supporting older people to engage in social activities of their choice.

• Lead your team by example; being yourself a respectful, professional, constructive and collaborative team member, who demonstrates flexibility to work across all areas as and when required
• Manage the day to day operations of your volunteer team, ensuring all aspects of service delivery are undertaken
• Identify opportunities for improvement and work with the leadership team to implement positive, innovative and creative change; whilst encouraging this in others

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Working in Aged Care or Disability and an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards Minimum of one year in people leadership; ideally with community Aged Care experience
• Preferred Volunteer leadership/coordination experience
• Assessment and support planning; actively reflecting consumer choice and demonstrating the principles of wellness and reablement
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare, Community Services or equivalent
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check Employee card
• Current and ongoing flu Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
• Drivers license, Own Registered and Insured Car

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Volunteer Coordinator, Social Support PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!