Social Support Worker (Community Aged Care)
Permanent Part Time
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 27 Nov 2024. Interviews will be held 2 – 13 Dec 2024
IS THIS YOU?
Believe that ageing is a time of possibility, not limitation
Love listening to and learning from seniors
Compassionate, reliable, organised, group facilitator, a people person!
If yes, start 2025 with a meaningful and purposeful role
We would love to hear from you
WE ARE YOUR TRIBE
Inner West Neighbour Aid is seeking an energetic team player to work in our Social Support team. The position requires a natural people person, who will be responsible for a number of social support programs. We are after someone who sees age is no barrier and is passionate about social and intergenerational connections and community involvement. You make people feel seen, heard and included.
Inner West Neighbour Aid is a not for profit community organisation, established for over 30 years and primarily funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme and other grants.
We support seniors to stay mentally and physically active and thrive socially through exercise programs, therapeutic workshops, outings and new experiences, online grocery shopping, a centre based program and intergenerational connections. We also support seniors who want to stay living in their homes safely and independently with garden and lawn maintenance, assistance with pets.
This position offers:
· Pay rate at Level 3 Pay Point 1 under the NSW Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHADS) Award
· 4 working days, Mondays to Thursdays, 30 hours per week, between 8am and 5pm
· Training provided
· Birthday leave and up to 2 extra Xmas/New Year leave days per annum
· Employee Assistance Program
· Small organisation vibe with a big heart
Essential Selection Criteria:
· Qualifications and experience in a relevant discipline, including aged care, community services, health services
· Experience in working with small groups and supporting older people or people with disability and their carers
· Strong interest in health and wellbeing initiatives
· Excellent communication, organizational, time management skills and problem solving skills
· Ability to work with minimal or no supervision as well as being a strong team player
· Computer skills including working knowledge of MS Access Databases, Windows operating system
· Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake same
· Food Handling Certificate or willingness to undertake same
· COVID-19 vaccination and booster or willingness to obtain
· Current NSW Drivers Licence and experience driving 12 seater vans
Applications must include:
(1) cover letter that addresses the above selection criteria and
(2) a resume.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or have an Australian working visa. The preferred applicant will be subject to a Police Check. To obtain a Position Description or more information contact Allison Yee-Brogan, General Manager via allison@iwna.com.au or 9799 5099.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:

• Salary packaging

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 27/11/2024
Expected Start Date: 07/01/2025