Household Living Coach

Join Our Team at Uniting Thomas Roseby Lodge for a 6 month MATERNITY cover role as a Household Living Coach

3 days per week. 8am to 4pm.

At Uniting, we're not just offering a job; we're offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while growing your own career. Located in Marrickville, this part-time role is 3 days per week. The position comes with competitive pay, flexibility, and a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

Lead with purpose. Coach with compassion. Make every moment matter.

At Uniting, we believe aged care should feel like home. We're looking for a passionate Household Living Coach to inspire, mentor and support our care teams to deliver exceptional, person-centred care that promotes choice, independence and meaningful living for every resident.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced aged care professional who enjoys developing others, driving continuous improvement and bringing the Household Living philosophy to life.

About the Role

As a Household Living Coach, you will work alongside Homemakers and multidisciplinary care teams to build capability, confidence and consistency in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Using a coaching and mentoring approach, you'll help teams embed the principles of Household Living, including Moments that Matter and Food First, creating welcoming, responsive and homelike environments where residents can thrive.

You will also support education, quality improvement, compliance and onboarding while modelling best practice and fostering a positive team culture aligned with Uniting's values.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and develop Homemakers and care teams to strengthen person-centred practice.
• Deliver education, training and competency assessments, including mandatory training requirements.
• Support the induction and onboarding of new team members.
• Work collaboratively within the household, providing hands-on support when required.
• Promote resident choice, independence and meaningful engagement in everyday life.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, organisational policies and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Model ethical leadership, professionalism and a culture of learning and accountability.

About You

You are an experienced aged care professional who enjoys empowering others and leading through coaching rather than directing. You are passionate about improving resident outcomes and creating positive team cultures where everyone can succeed.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Aged Care (or equivalent).
• Certificate III in Aged Care with Medication Module.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum two years' experience leading and supporting teams.
• Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of aged care and person-centred practice.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety and risk management.
• Confidence using technology for documentation and communication.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Experience in residential aged care, community care, hospitality or retail.
• Experience delivering education and training.
• Experience using client management systems.
• Additional qualifications relating to dementia care or health body systems

Why Join Uniting?

At Uniting, you'll be part of an organisation committed to helping people live fulfilling lives with dignity, respect and choice.

We offer:

• A meaningful leadership role where you can influence quality care every day.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for residents, families and care teams.

About Uniting Aged Care

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U Rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• A commitment to offering opportunities to grow your career.
• Purchase of additional leave.

What to Expect

Employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check.
• Reference checks.
• Other pre-employment screenings.

Ready to Apply

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click the ‘Apply’ button in this ad, fill out your details, and submit your application. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.