Community Care Workers (Disability)
Job No:
98352
Location:
Lismore and Richmond Valley
- Join this established and professional organisation and contribute to the empowerment of all people!
- Multiple, permanent part-time opportunities available, with flexible hours/days - enjoy excellent work/life balance!
- Benefit from a competitive hourly rate + salary sacrifice & company smart phone!
About St Carthage's Community Care
Participating fully in community life is our aim at St Carthage’s Community Care.
We support children, young people and adults with disabilities, people with dementia, older people and carers. We aim to eliminate the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom by offering opportunities to enhance people’s sense of belonging and well-being.
St Carthage's is committed to creating relationships that provide people with a pathway to a life worth living. We do this through following 5 key values at all levels of the organisation:
- We are Courageous and Curious – bold enough to ask questions, take risks and explore possibilities
- We have Open Hearts and Open Minds – and we celebrate everyone’s differences
- We believe Every Voice Matters
- We know that Together We’re Better
- We Walk the Talk – acting with integrity, doing what we say we will do and being accountable for our actions
St Carthage's is looking for people who share these values to join our team.
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Your New Career Awaits!
St Carthage's Community Care is seeking Community Care Workers to join their team.
These roles are being offered on a permanent, part-time basis (up to 25 hours per week, depending on availability), however casual arrangements may be considered.
As a Community Care Worker, you will provide specialised support to people in disability services, including providing clients with flexible opportunities to enhance their independence and facilitating community participation.
More specifically, you'll be responsible for:
- Advocating on issues in relation to people with disabilities and promoting community awareness of their achievements;
- Liaising with other St Carthage's services and external service providers;
- Maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality;
- Participating in the realisation of client dreams and aspirations; and
- Providing client supervision and/or assistance in accordance with client wishes and funding guidelines.
Please Note: These positions will require flexibility regarding shift days and times (including days, evenings and nights).
In addition to providing services to clients on site, you'll be providing care to clients in home. As such, you must be prepared to work across a variety of locations.
About You
St Carthage's is seeking candidates who possess a minimum of Certificate III in Disability or similar, along with a passion for empowering others to achieve their goals. Demonstrated experience in providing hands on disability services assistance is required.
Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills will be critical, as will the ability work both individually and as part of a collaborative team.
Your understanding of Work Health and Safety, manual handling requirements and food handling procedures is important. You will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively with clients and the families of clients with complex needs.
As you will be travelling between clients' homes and places in the broader community, it is essential you have a current Driver's License and reliable motor vehicle that is comprehensively insured. A current First Aid Certificate is also required.
Please Note: This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children check prior to employment.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your disabilities knowledge and care work experience to an ethical, well-established organisation. You'll enjoy a varied position and being part of an organisation where you are truly valued and encouraged to achieve. Each day will be rewarding, as you assist in the enrichment and fulfilment of the lives of others.
In return, you will receive an attractive hourly rate, with salary sacrifice options available and a smart phone provided for work purposes!
This is an extremely satisfying and rewarding opportunity. You'll assist in the enrichment and fulfilment of the lives of others and truly make a difference within the community!
At St Carthage's, we live and breathe by our core values. If you are a care worker with the same passion, let's talk! Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities - Apply Now!