Program Lead, Reablement, Wellness and Social Participation

• Working in the Community Aged Care team
• Fixed term full time position
• Not for profit salary packaging 

About the Opportunity

You'll oversee our reablement, wellness and social participation programs, working directly with older adults to help them achieve their goals and stay engaged in their communities. Based in Melbourne, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care that respects individual needs and preferences.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate reablement programs that support clients to regain skills and confidence
• Develop wellness initiatives that promote physical and mental wellbeing
• Create opportunities for social connection and community participation
• Work closely with clients, families and care teams to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Monitor program effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement
• Provide guidance and support to team members

What We're Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health, social work, occupational therapy or related field
• Experience in aged care, community services or health promotion
• Strong understanding of person-centred care principles
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and disciplines
• Commitment to Jewish Care Victoria's values and inclusive approach

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program 
• Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development – opportunities to progress in your career internally.

About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care. 

If this sounds like an opportunity in the next step of your career, and you want to work for an organisation that supports you to succeed both personally and professionally, click APPLY and commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria.

 
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.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.