Support Worker - Newcastle, Australia - EACH

EACH

Verified Company

Newcastle, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Company Description

We're one of the nation's leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for almost 50 years.

Click on the link to learn more about the
services EACH offers.

Our Hamilton site in Newcastle is home to our Social Activity Group, a planned activity group which aims to maintain an older person to continue living at home and in the community.

EACH Social Activity Groups offer a planned program of structured activities that also provides respite and support for their carers.

Job Description:

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Part time (0.

6FTE) ongoing position in Hamilton North, Newcastle (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday's with the availability to pick up additional shifts when required):

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Generous Not-for

Profit Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay:
Open to experienced and new Support Workers
Training available

As part of our team in Hamilton North, we are looking for a Social Activity Group Support Worker to assist and work alongside older people whilst in a supported group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled, to make decisions and choices about their own lives, to facilitate their access and participation in their community, and to remain living in their homes independently.

Although a typical day might be hard to come across, you will regularly be engaging with the clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.

Qualifications:

If you have experience working as a _Support Worker_, are qualified with a Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field, and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for

Experience working with older adults.
A proven ability to communicate effectively.
The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
A positive and energetic approach to engaging with your team and clients.
A valid driver's licence.

Additional Information

What we offer
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
Increase your take home pay with generous NotforProfit Salary Packaging.
Professional support and supervision.
Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.
Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

Applications close:
Friday 23rd June_ _2023

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