Family Liaison Officer, HammondCare

HammondCare

Location:
Australia, Cardiff

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

A rewarding opportunity to be involved in a Dementia Centre initiative looking to support people living with dementia who are transitioning from hospital settings back to their homes or into residential care.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to assessing clients’ needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods including validated assessments, semi-structured interviews with key support network, and direct observation of behaviour as needed
Build rapport and a working relationship with families/representatives participating in the program
Facilitate conversation between families/representatives, Hospital Staff and aged care staff, during the pre and post placement phase
Exploring and understanding opportunities and challenges around the transition and placement of someone living with dementia
Support families and manage expectations around placement of someone living with dementia
Participate in family and case conferences
Providing emotional support and practical advice for families in relation to obtaining a placement and supporting the person living with dementia to transition out of hospital
Collection of data sets to aid in better understanding what is needed for successful placement of someone living with dementia

Requirements:

Social Worker or registered Psychologist experience essential
Strong experience and knowledge in dementia care and mental health for older persons
High level of communication and interpersonal skills to lead and influence
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
A current Australian drivers licence and willingness to travel intrastate and interstate

What we offer:

Market leading remuneration
Salary packaging
$15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
Flexible hybrid work arrangements in a friendly workplace with an emphasis on work life balance
Additional training & career development opportunities
Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
Reward and Recognition Program
Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
Free independent and confidential counselling sessions and free wellbeing resources and webinars available through our Employee Assistance Program in multiple languages
Exclusive discounts at MyCar
Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI and The Good Guys

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 05, 2025

Expiration:
July 31, 2028

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Family Liaison Officer

HammondCare

Location:Australia, Cardiff

Category:Health and Beauty

Contract Type:Not provided