Senior Support Worker - North Region
MercyCare is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our Community and Home Support Team on a part time basis at 40 hours a fortnight for 12 months.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: MercyCare
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-8430-8093
Fax: +61-8-8676-4431
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Detail information about job Senior Support Worker - North Region. Terms and conditions vacancy
About MercyCare
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 35 locations throughout Western Australia.
Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. We are committed to safeguarding children, and young and vulnerable people; working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our shared future; embracing diversity and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our service users, employees and volunteers.
About the role
MercyCare is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our Community and Home Support Team on a part time basis at 40 hours a fortnight for 12 months. The role will cover the North region of Perth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing mentoring, support and coaching to Support Workers within the Community and Home Support service unit. The postholder will also provide support to our service users, supporting independence, facilitating connection with others and working in partnership with them to ensure their involvement in all choices and decisions in relation to the support they receive.
Minimum requirements
- Certificate III (3) Aged Care and Community Work and working towards or completion Certificate IV (4)
- Experience in working in aged care and/or disability sector
- Demonstrated understanding of Consumer Directed Care
- Demonstrated understanding of wellness/reablement approache
- Experience in supporting clients with complex needs
- Ability to work with the community care team contributing to client management and supporting staff
- Current C Class Drivers Licence
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
To Apply
Please visit our website at mercycare.com.au to view the position description and to apply.
Applications close on 19 July 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
MercyCare is committed to building an inclusive environment which respects the inherent dignity of every individual.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young people.