Social Centre Co-ordinator - Fremantle

About the role

Silverchain is looking for a Social Centre Co-ordinator to join its team at the Mandurah Social Centre. The role coordinates activities and improves the wellbeing of clients and their carers while meeting relevant guidelines and standards. It is a permanent full-time position, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, working closely with the Social Centre Manager to promote a safe and inclusive workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Support clients to carry out goal-led activities in a safe environment with access to community projects and information
• Promote independence and socialisation within the local community
• Help the team evaluate each client's specific needs so that appropriate support is provided
• Conduct assessments for NRCP clients
• Provide mentoring and education support to Social Centre staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with local networks and culturally diverse providers
• Comply with organisational OSH and infection control policies and procedures
• Control and achieve cost and volume targets
• Monitor employee workload and give feedback to Business Services on resource use and recruitment needs

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification, or Certificate III/IV or relevant experience in Aged Care, Disability Work or Community Services (service coordination)
• Demonstrated experience leading a team to achieve business objectives
• Demonstrated understanding of aged, community, disability and health care
• Knowledge of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations
• Well-developed written, verbal and listening communication and interpersonal skills
• Current Basic First Aid certificate (essential)

What we offer

• $44.81 per hour plus superannuation, with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options of up to $18,555
• Professional development and study leave supported, plus a comprehensive orientation programme
• Devices and consumables including a laptop and smartphone
• Retailer, health insurance and fitness provider discounts, and social club event discounts
• Referral scheme: $250 e-voucher for each referred person who starts with Silverchain