Community Care Workers (Disability)
Job No:
92461
Location:
Richmond Valley, NSW
- Highly regarded community organisation assisting people in need in Northern NSW
- Employer of choice in aged and disability care
- Multiple part-time and casual positions available - great long-term security
- Competitive hourly rate + salary sacrifice options
About St Carthage's Community Care
Operating since 1987, St Carthage's Community Care is a community organisation dedicated to providing services to older people, people with disabilities and their carers on the Far North Coast of NSW.
At the core of St Carthage's Community Care services is the belief that each person has invaluable worth, is to be treated with respect and dignity as a person and that the close and continuous relationships with other people in the community provides the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living.
With a stable and bright future, St Carthage's currently manages sixteen services and continues to grow as a highly-regarded, client-focused, professionally delivered service that enriches, empowers and maximises the potential of all people.
To learn more click here for the St Carthage's Community Care website.
Your new rewarding career awaits
St Carthage's Community Care currently has exciting opportunities for Disability Community Care Workers to join their dedicated team working in Lismore, Casino, Ballina, Evans Heads and surrounding towns in the Richmond Valley area of NSW. These roles are being offered on a part-time and/or casual basis across a range of shifts including daytime, evening, night/sleepover and weekends.
You will provide specialised support to clients in disability services, including providing clients with flexible opportunities to enhance their independence and facilitating community participation.
More specifically, some of your key duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Advocate on issues in relation to people with disabilities, and promote community awareness of their achievements;
- Liaise with other St Carthage's services and external service providers;
- Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality;
- Participate in realising client dreams and aspirations; and
- Provide client supervision and/or assistance in accordance with client wishes and funding guidelines including, but not limited to personal care domestic assistance and social support.
To be successful in this position you will hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Disability Services or another relevant discipline, also with previous experience in a care or support capacity. You will have a good understanding of Work Health and Safety, manual handling requirements and food handling procedures and the ability to work autonomously and effectively with clients and the families of clients with complex needs.
Importantly, St Carthage's is looking for candidates who are self-motivated with a positive attitude, well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and a flexible approach to their work.
Please note: A current Drivers Licence, a reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance, and a current First Aid Certificate are required for this position. Your commencement is subject to a current Working with Children and a Criminal Record Check prior to employment.
What you'll get in return
A well-established and well-regarded organisation, St Carthage's Community Care is dedicated to providing high quality and professional services that are enriching, empowering and maximise the potential of all individuals, couples and families in the community. They place high-value on their employees and are always on the look-out for motivated and dedicated people to join their team.
As a Community Care Worker with St Carthage's you will receive a competitive hourly rate, as well as salary sacrificing options to further increase your take home pay. With daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts available, you'll enjoy a true work/life balance with the option to work the shifts that suit you and fit around your other commitments!
Most importantly - you'll enjoy a position where you are truly valued and encouraged to achieve and leave work each day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community!
If you're an experienced Care Worker looking for your next big opportunity - Apply Now!