Description:
A little bit about us:
Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.
As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North based in Port Broughton, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.
We are committed to supporting our consumers live the best life possible.
About the role:
Support the planning and execution of the Staying at Home Project Retreats to comply with the Project objectives and satisfy the consumers and carers’ requirements. This role is 20 hours per week until June 30 2025, then will become full time until end of program June 30 2026.
Responsibilities of the role:
Support the Project Manager in the planning, organisation and execution of the Staying at Home Project and Retreats:
- Communicate with enquirers, clients, Staying at Home staff and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate different activities related to the Retreats.
- Maintain client and program data systems to a high standard, including booking systems.
- Support education and engagement teams during Retreats through fulfilling any roles as required, including delivering carer education sessions as needed.
- Coordinate the day-to -day during the Retreats to ensure a high standard of service and satisfaction.
- Attend and participate in education and training as required, including Butterfly model of care, Mental Health First Aid and any others required from time to time.
- Complete administrative tasks to support the program as required, including document management and quality assessments.
About you:
- Certificate III in Individual Support or related or demonstrated equivalent experience in community services.
- Experience in administrative roles.
- High level of organisational and administrative skills.
- High level of verbal and written communication skills, involving ability to conduct education sessions for small groups.
- Empathy and understanding of older people and their family members/carers.
- High level interpersonal skills and assertive communication.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
- Awareness of community supports and resources.
Desirable:
- Certificate IV in Individual Support or related.
- Experience and knowledge of community programs supporting older people to remain at home.
- Experience in working with people living with dementia.
- Experience in delivering group education sessions.
- Experience coordinating and assisting in Projects.
Some of the work perks:
• Salary sacrifice
• Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist
• Employee Assistance Program – counselling
• Social club
• Ongoing training
• Opportunities to upskill
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 11 April 2025.
Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.