Mission Jewish Care's values are universal and enduring in nature. However, are also particular to the Jewish approach to creating a meaningful life and a strong, cohesive community.
Our values define who we are and underpin everything we do. They pervade every aspect of our organisation, informing relationships amongst colleagues, between staff and clients and between our organisation and the wider community. Our foundational values are about people - they provide a moral compass for the way we respond to challenges and the decisions we make.
Respect - derech eretz Through client services and program excellence, we treat everyone with consideration and decency and will always act for the good of society.
Community - kehilla Working together to strengthen our community, to build and support the capacity and resilience of individuals and families.
Inclusion - hachlala We embrace diversity and work together for a just and equitable society.
Social Responsibility - achrayoot chevratit Behaving ethically, with sensitivity and acting in the best interests of all.
Description Jewish Care Victoria is a highly-regarded not-for-profit organisation and a leader in the delivery of aged care, disability and community support services.
In 1848, visionaries in our community established the foundations of Jewish Care with the establishment of the Melbourne Jewish Philanthropic Society to provide assistance to those in need.
In 2023, Jewish Care celebrated its 175th anniversary and continues to touch more than 6,000 lives each year, helping individuals and families in the Victorian Jewish community receive the support they need to meet their challenges.
We deliver high-quality residential aged care and in-home services to elders and people with a disability – underpinned by Jewish values.
Community support services include: - A dedicated COVID-19 helpline - Financial assistance - Youth mentoring - Disability services - Family violence and parenting support programs - Housing support - Access to social workers - Employment services - Holocaust survivor support programs
Jewish Care is an equal opportunity employer and Rainbow Tick accredited organisation – proudly celebrating and warmly welcoming the rich diversity of our community as we strive to be inclusive for all.
Jewish Care has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Jewish Care employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).