Community Support Worker

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The Community Support Worker works as part of a team to support and assist people with dementia, disabilities, socially isolated and older people.

Summary about this job

Aged & Disability Support

Company: Brotherhood of St Laurence

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Part Time

Salary: $50,221.60 - $54,797.60 pro rata

Phone: +61-8-2339-5693

Fax: +61-2-6136-2067

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Detail information about job Community Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

Summary of program and its objectives:

Social Support and Respite Care offers a wide range of supports and services to assist people living with dementia, older people and older people with disabilities to identify, plan and access activities of choice according to their needs, dreams and aspirations as well as engage in community life. Services include respite care, centre based programs, In Home support, overnight stays, as well as a range of social support programs within the centre, home and community.

Main responsibilities of the role:   

The Community Support Worker works as part of a team to support and assist people with dementia, disabilities, socially isolated and older people to participate and engage in community life. At the Brotherhood the first responsibilities of care are to enable consumers to flourish. Our model of service is based on the Enhancing Capabilities Approach which is to ensure that our clients live in a trusting environment that provides the opportunities and choices that enable them to live lives they have reason to value.

To meet the selection criteria, candidates will require:

  • Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Individual support or Aged Care or equivalent
  • Experience/training in working with/assisting older people, people with disabilities and/or dementia demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of people from different economic and diverse backgrounds
  • Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member to achieve objectives
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people across all levels both internally and externally
  • Well-developed time management and organisational skills including the ability to plain workload, prioitise and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Current Victorian Drivers License and an ability to drive a mini bus
  • Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood

Desirable

  • Experience in developing, organising, facilitating and evaluating inclusive community, recreation and leisure activities
  • Hold a valid food handling certificate of willingness to obtain one within the first few month of employment

There are two part time 12 month maximum term positions available working a minimum of 12 hours per week. Shifts will be allocated to both positions on a rotating roster and will predominately include 1:1 supports within the In Home Program and other program areas that provide 1:1 support. Other shifts will be available to cover unplanned leave and annual leave within all program areas. Successful candidates will need to be willing to work flexibly as per operational requirements.

Salary will be in the range of $50,221.60 - $54,797.60 per annum (pro rata), based on skills and experience plus superannuation. Attractive salary packaging provisions are available to increase take home pay.

A copy of the position description and screening questionnaire can be downloaded at https://www.bsl.org.au/about/careers/jobs/ . For further information about the role phone Sue Bartlett (Frankston) on (03) 8781 4251 or Amira Ziada (Carrum Downs) on (03) 9782 9322.

To apply:

Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter stating why they should be considered for the role and complete the screening questionnaire. Applicants who do not complete the screening questionnaire will not be considered for shortlisting.

Email written applications to: [email protected]

Applications close: Sunday 22nd July 2018, midnight

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has a vision of an Australia free of Poverty. We embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure our workforce is representative of the community that we work within. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people. We embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contribution to our organisation.  Applicants should be aware that as required, we conduct police and working with children checks as we acknowledge the importance of Child Safety

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