• Deliver exceptional service of the Accounts Payable function
• Collaborative and high performing team
• Generous salary packaging benefits

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

Our Finance Team are now seeking an efficient and pro-active Accounts Payable Supervisor. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all invoices for payment and making payments to all creditors in a timely manner. The focus of the role is to efficiently manage all activities associated with the Procure to Pay Cycle whilst providing a quality service to suppliers and the wider Jewish Care business.

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will be required to manage their priorities and task scheduling with minimal direction.  The Accounts Payable Supervisor will be responsible for the continuous improvement of all aspects of the Procure to Pay cycle, as well as managing and mentoring the Accounts Payable team.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide management and mentoring of the Accounts Payable Team.
• Effective management of the entire Procure to Pay function
• Processing of all creditor accounts, including invoice matching to purchase order, invoice processing, creditor’s payment, etc.
• Manage the weekly cheques and EFT payments to suppliers and clients
• Liaise with all suppliers and internal stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure invoices are appropriately authorised before processing.
• Processing and reconciliation of all credit cards, fuel cards and retail cards.
• Process month end accrued expenses (e.g. rates, energy, laundry, agency spend etc.) and prepare accrued expenses reconciliation.
• Timely identification and rectification of problems in the accounts payable and purchase order system.
• Provide training and coaching to managers and employees on accounts payable and purchase order activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for the Corporate Accountant & Head of Finance
• Undertake monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to invoices
• Maintain the necessary documentation, records and filing associated with accounts payable and purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives as agreed.
• Provide ‘best practice’ advice on matters relating to the operation of the accounts payable cycle.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualification in accounting administration or similar
• Proven proficiency in the use and application of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and understanding across all areas of accounts payable and purchasing activities
• Experience in leading accounts payable and purchase order support services in a mid-large sized organisation
• Experience in Great Plains software is highly regarded
• Ability to work autonomously while also demonstrating a strong commitment to collaborative team work

Benefits and Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

The purpose of this position is to assist the Property Team with property management functions of Jewish Care Victoria.  The position provides quality administrative assistance to the Property team in facilitating all functions required to manage JCV's property portfolio including, but not limited to, administration, job allocations, contractor inductions, invoicing and escalation. This a full time position  that  would suit someone with strong admin experience preferable in the Health Care Sector who enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include

• Assist the Property Coordinator and Property team with the administration requirements of the property/maintenance function.
• Prioritise all work orders through the maintenance request system and complete within specified time frame in order to meet expected service delivery times and customer expectations.
• Assist the Property Coordinator with Purchase of supplies and materials within financial delegation and ensure all tax receipts and invoices are provided and submitted promptly for processing and reconciliation.
• Monitor tool and equipment repository to ensure they are kept in good working order.
• Assist with the preparation of essential service audits.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and placing purchase orders with external contractors.
• Provide assistance to induct contractors and complete associated paperwork as required.
• Relevant tasks as directed by the Property Co-Ordinator or Property Manager

What we are looking for

• Background in administration and computer skills
• Relevant working experience in Facilities Management and Property Administration
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• Current Drivers Licence

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

To apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your CV and covering letter asap.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proudly celebrating 170 years of service.

The role

This is a wonderful and important role where you will enable people to live independently in their own homes but supporting them with a vast range of needs.

Jewish Care clients may need support with a range of day to day lifestyle activities, preparing meals, shopping, attending appointments and social events, home cleaning and personal care. 

It is really important that you are able to communicate well, have a warm approach with a vivacious smile to brighten the day of others.  

You will have experience working with and understanding the support needs of elders, people living with dementia and people living with a disability.

Our clients are based (and not limited to) South Yarra, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Bentleigh, Carnegie & Port Phillip. You will need your own transport and license.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with a range of personal care, respite tasks and domestic assistance 
• Support clients to maintain and/or develop independent living skills and routines 
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues 
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of clients, themselves and the community 
• Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the Team leader where required 
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with clients respecting cultural values and beliefs

Skills and Experience

• ESSENTIAL - Certificate III/ IV in Home and Community Care, OR Certificate III in Aged Care (completed after 2012) OR Certificate III in Individual Support OR Certificate IV in Ageing Support
• ESSENTIAL - current driving licence and car
• ESSENTIAL - available to work full time hours Monday to Friday
• Experience working with and understanding of the issues of frail aged people, people with dementia, and their carers 
• Ability to monitor client well-being
• Ability to relate and communicate with older people, people with dementia and their carers / families 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential 

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Graduate Physiotherapist at Bluestar (JCV)

South Melbourne Area

Salary $70000 - $80000 + super + salary packaging

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

What we are looking for

The Active Living Services team are seeking a Graduate Physiotherapist to support independence of our aged care service users including clients with Home Care Packages and CHSP funding.   As part of the Allied Health Service you will provide support to individuals and groups using evidence based approaches.  The program aims to provide assistance and support, referral to relevant community based resources and effectively link people to ongoing services to overcome a wide range of health concerns and diverse backgrounds.

You will join our growing service based in our new $90million Residential and Health & Wellbeing facilities in Windsor, Caulfield and Carnegie.  Supporting the development of new services alongside the Allied Health, you will provide services across different community sites and in people's homes, with a focus on independence and living actively. 

We are a growing service and team striving to deliver the best care.

We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility assessing

The successful candidate will have

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of a Wellness and Reablement approach to service delivery in the community aged care and rehab.
• Demonstrated experience and well developed clinical skills whilst working within community / residential aged care or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of group programs
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish genuine rapport with services users and colleagues.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning, growth and networking and the desire to participate in 12 month learning and development plan.
• Passion and care to help a diverse range of people.

Benefits and Culture

• Positive and friendly culture working in a team environment with values that define who we are and what we do.
• Respect - derech eretz
• Community - kehilla
• Inclusion - hachlala
• Social Responsibility - achrayoot chevratit

• Access to funded CPD training aimed at your level of experience (including study leave)
• Career and self-development with mentor and supervision
• Work-life balance: Maximise your health and wellbeing, opportunities to work from home, manage your schedule.

• Wide range of salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year to reduce the amount of tax paid and increase your take home pay
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Laptop + Mobile phone
• Access to fleet care for home visits

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.   Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

The role

We are seeking expressions of interest for qualified, enthusiastic, team-oriented Elder Support Workers. You will be providing contemporary personal care with the functions of daily living according to individual needs of residents. We have beautiful homes in Windsor, Caulfield, and Carnegie. 

What you will do

• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain independence and dignity with respect to activities of daily living and lifestyle
• Provide residents with nutrition and hydration in a timely manner
• Ensure residents daily care is provided in a dignified manner; resident looks neat and tidy, hair is well groomed, food stains removed from face and clothing
• Attend to toileting needs and continence care as required
• Legible and accurate documentation of daily care notes and observations as required with responsibility for ensuring up to date knowledge of Residential Care Standards and completion of assessment records
• Participate in documenting and review of care plans with Supervisor

Your skills and experience 

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care
• Minimum of 12 months experience
• Medication competency certificate
• Ability to speak Russian is highly desirable
• Good communication skills and customer service
• Demonstrate an understanding of culturally diverse environments
• Demonstrated initiative and self motivation

Benefits and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your CV and covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

• Drive effective leadership and management services
• Professional dedicated team, where people with passion and initiative thrive
• Leading not-for-profit, maximise salary packaging benefits

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and team orientated Manager to lead our great team at The Coppel & Piekarski Family Disability Respite Centre in Caulfield. This role requires a person who can provide leadership and manage the service provision and supervision of staff who coordinate and deliver a meaningful client experience. Flexibility to work some hours outside typical business hours is highly regarded.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Ensure efficient and effective program management, including client bookings and staff rosters
• Strategic planning, lead on the development of business and general operations growth
• Monitor and manage the budget and maintain the financial records and provide financial reports
• Ensure client experience is effortless, timely, positive and embedded by the Person Centred Active Support Model
• Co-ordinate the selection, recruitment, orientation of staff to meet service delivery
• Ensure effective management of client intake, service planning and provision

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Well-developed understanding  of person centred planning and person centred approaches
• Strong organisational and analytical, financial and resource management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice and quality standards within the disability service sector
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating a disability / short term accommodation program including an understanding of the disability sector
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team effectively to deliver outcomes
• Extensive experience in the provision of assessment and case management services for clients experiencing multiple complex issues, as well as providing appropriate support for carers and families

Benefits & Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria.   Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer.

The Role

Our Contact Centre Officer’s play an important role in the organisation by providing exceptional customer service to Jewish Care clients. The primary purpose of this role is to respond to Jewish Care client's requests for services that support them to live independently in their own homes.  The key tasks are to book and coordinate support workers who provide holistic care and services to clients. These services can range from domestic assistance, personal care, maintenance, transport and social connections. This role provides both Telephone and Administration support for all of these services.  

Our customer contact centre is open 7 days a week, from 5:30am – 9:30pm, but this particular position would require the ability to work Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

What you will do

• Attend to all client enquiries via inbound/outbound telephone calls
• Maintain exceptional customer service levels to external clients and internal colleagues 
• Strong verbal communication skills - bi-lingual Russian/English skills very highly regarded 
• Maintain client rosters in accordance with service requests and Support Worker availability
• Allocate Support Workers to shifts and ensure accurate recording of information in database
• Through the matching and rostering of Support Workers, ensure that the service plans of clients are implemented in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Maintain and update client records, including coordinating client referrals
• Support the team to maintain accurate carer / care recipient records to ensure compliance with funding agency agreements

You will have

• Demonstrated experience in client rostering and scheduling preferable
• Strong time management and record management skills
• Proficient computer skills - Microsoft Office in particular
• Ability to perform administrative work with accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Previous experience in a Contact Centre / Administration role, preferably in Aged / Community Care
• Previous experience in supporting clients from a culturally-diverse background or a willingness to learn
• You will need to have the ability to work cohesively within a team environment and be able to multitask

Benefits and Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

What we are looking for

Our Active Living Services Team require the expertise of a Senior Physiotherapist to support independence of our aged care service users from diverse backgrounds including clients with Home Care Packages and CHSP funding.   As part of the Allied Health Service you will provide support to individuals and groups using evidence based approaches.  The program aims to provide assistance and support, referral to relevant community based resources and effectively link people to ongoing services to overcome a wide range of health concerns.

You will join our growing service based in our new $90million Residential and Health & Wellbeing facilities in Windsor, Caulfield and Carnegie.  Supporting the development of new services alongside the Allied Health, you will provide services across different community sites and in people's homes, with a focus on independence and living actively. 

We are a growing service and team striving to deliver the best care.

We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility assessing

You will have

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• At least three years’ experience working as a Physiotherapist in Aged care or Health Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a Wellness Reablement approach to service delivery in the community aged care.
• Demonstrated experience and well developed clinical skills whilst working within community / residential aged care or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Experience in the development, facilitation and evaluation of group programs
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish genuine rapport with services users and colleagues.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning, growth and networking
• Passion and care to help a diverse range of people.

Why join us?

• Positive and friendly culture working in a team environment with values that define who we are and what we do.
  • Respect - derech eretz
  • Community - kehilla
  • Inclusion - hachlala
  • Social Responsibility - achrayoot chevratit

• Access to funded CPD training aimed at your level of experience (including study leave)
• Career and self-development with mentor and supervision
• Work-life balance: Maximise your health and wellbeing, opportunities to work from home, manage your schedule.
• Wide range of salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year to reduce the amount of tax paid and increase your take home pay
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Laptop + Mobile phone
• Annual Salary $82000- $98000 + super + salary packaging
• Access to fleet care for home visits

Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of  disability, aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Disability, Mental Health, Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

We are now seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Disability Services and lead a team of dedicated Disability Support Workers by promoting person-centred active support to facilitate community inclusion in one of many programs. This position is a full time contracted role located in Caulfield. Our aim is to empower clients to make choices, achieve their goals and lead a rewarding life.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

·  Establish and maintain a supportive environment of inclusion and person centred active support

·  Promote community integration in all aspects of a person’s life

·  Demonstrate the ability to support individuals in a small group setting

·  Support and facilitate client bookings, intake and assessment

·  Empower clients to maximise personal decision-making opportunities

·  Maintain effective interpersonal communication with staff and clients

·  Liaise with relevant agencies/community resources, colleagues and families to ensure continuity of care and goals are met

·  Commit to best practice principles by identifying and contributing to projects

·  Implement Continuous Improvement in all aspects of service delivery

·  Support and empower vulnerable people to report and speak out against instances of abuse or potential abuse.

·  Demonstrate leadership and provide skills development to disability support workers

To be successful in this role you will have:

·  Certificate IV Community Services – Disability or recognised equivalent

·  Substantial experience in the disability services with a focus on community engagement

·  Ability to effectively manage work schedule, and to work both independently and as part of a team

·  Demonstrated ability to work with and assist staff to effectively support clients according to their individual needs and personal preferences

·  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and good computer skills

·  Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

·  Level 2 First Aid Certificate, Police Check and Working with Children’s Check 

·  Full time availability in school holiday periods

Benefits and Culture

Jewish Care is committed to the professional development of all staff, providing ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise.  We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

We look forward to hearing from you today

What we do

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs.

The role

Do you have what it takes to encourage and empower people living with a disability? Here at Jewish Care we are seeking enthusiastic people to support individuals to live independently and live the life they choose to live. 

The work is flexible and varied to suit your lifestyle - your availability during the week and weekends will be an advantage.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Establish and maintain a supportive environment for people using a person centered active support model
• Facilitate and support clients in all aspects of daily living
• Promote opportunities for skill development and community access
• Contribute to the plans and outcomes for clients, programs and activities
• Maintain effective interpersonal communications with clients, colleagues, and family members
• Regularly update client reports and relevant records

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certficiate III or IV in Disability
• Experience supporting persons with disability
• Current Victorian Drivers License
• Proven understanding of person-centered approach and positive behaviour supports
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure, work independently and part of a team
• The ability to contribute to the delivery of an outstanding customer experience
• The ability to self-manage and monitor your work schedule
• Commitment to the delivery of timely and punctual work performance

Benefits & Culture

At Jewish Care Victoria we are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to enhance and promote employee skill sets and expertise. We aim to provide the highest standard of professional and personal support offering flexibility and conditions not readily available elsewhere, including the option of maximising your income with salary packaging.

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBT+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Please note that it is a requirement to have a current annual flu vaccination and that you will be required to provide a certificate as evidence.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!