Community Care Worker
Job No:
136341
Location:
Tweed / Lismore & Casino
- Are you an experienced Support/Care Worker looking for great job security & career stability?
- Join this established and professional organisation and contribute to the empowerment of all people!
- Multiple opportunities available - up to 38 hours per week!
About St Carthage's Community Care
St Carthage's Community Care provides home care and respite services to older people, people with disability and their carers within Northern NSW. Our focus is on promoting positive lifestyle choices in a person-centred way, fostering social connections, providing pastoral support and developing a lifestyle tailored to the interests of our clients in the community. We continually strive to improve, develop and grow our staff and our services, with the aim of developing innovative approaches that will provide the best possible care for the people we serve.
About the Opportunities
St Carthage's Community Care is seeking Community Care Workers to join their teams in Lismore, Tweed & Casino areas. These roles are being offered in a Casual capacity, with the potential to move to permanent part-time! 12-38 Hours per week are on offer (based on ability and region) 7am Monday - 7pm Friday. Our hours are quite flexible, meaning we are willing to work collaboratively with successful candidates based on hours.
As a Community Care Worker, your primary responsibility will be to offer specialised support to people in aged care or disability services, including providing clients with flexible opportunities to enhance their independence and facilitating community participation.
About You
St Carthage's is seeking self-motivated candidates with a Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability Services or other relevant qualification coupled with a passion for empowering others to achieve their goals.
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 that you have a current Driver's License and reliable motor vehicle that is comprehensively insured. A current First Aid Certificate is also required.
It is also important to note that this role is subject to a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children check prior to employment (Working with Children Check only applies if working in disability).
Please Note: Due to the location of clients, it would be ideal for successful candidates to be located in the regions including and between, Tweed Heads down to Ballina, Lismore, Casino or surrounding areas.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your care work experience to an ethical, well-established organisation. You'll enjoy a varied position as 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 for your hard work & dedication, you will receive an attractive hourly rate of $28.29 per hour inclusive of casual loading! The full list of benefits you will receive includes:
- Kilometre reimbursement of $0.80 per KM travelled between jobs;
- Paid travel time between jobs;
- Paid administrative time for file notes;
- Long Service & Behavioural Awards;
- Worker Referral Scheme ($100 per referral, uncapped);
- Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you AND your immediate family;
- Be part of larger enterprise, as we form part of a Catholic Church;
- Weekly fresh fruit deliveries; and
- Barista style coffee.
Furthermore, this is a fantastic opportunity to take on hours that best suit your lifestyle all while knowing that you have excellent job stability and security. You'll enjoy a varied position as part of an innovative organisation, where you are truly valued and encouraged to develop new skills!
If you're ready to make a real difference in a well-established community organisation - Apply Now!