Support Worker - Casual and Part Time

Job No: BHC97
Location: Kiama

Kiama Council is committed to promoting diversity and fostering inclusion as part of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives. 

We currently have the opportunity for Support Workers to work in the Community providing in home support to older people and their carers with tasks such as personal care, grooming, respite care, transport, domestic duties, social activities and medication monitoring. Our Support Workers are a key contact in the lives of the people we support. They are responsible for monitoring a client's progress, reporting any concerns or changes and documenting accurate and relevant information in client files in a timely manner. 

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Qualifications:
    • Grade 2 – Currently working towards Certificate III in Individual Support (Community Services, Aged Care or Disabilities), or 
    • Grade 3 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Community Services Aged Care or Disabilities)
  • Class C Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable, roadworthy, fully insured vehicle
  • Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to positively engage with clients, their carers’, families and the wider community
  • Ability to manage own time effectively
  • Experience working unsupervised, one on one with clients in a home care environment
  • Experience providing person-centred and strength-based practices

About you:

  • To be a team player
  • To be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situations
  • Experience with personal care, medications, manual handling and behaviour support plans

We offer:

The majority of our client services occur between the hours of 7am to 7pm, however we do offer services to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Grade 2 rate is from $28.16 to $32.19 per hour (depending on skills and experience) - Casual roles will incur an additional 25% casual loading 
  • Grade 3 rate is from $28.68 to $33.24 per hour (depending on skills and experience) - Casual roles will incur an additional 25% casual loading
  • On call or after hours shifts available
  • Penalties and allowances in accordance with the Award
  • Plus 11% superannuation
  • Access to the Fitness Passport for eligible employees

For further information about this position, click here for a copy of the position description.

Employees in this role are required to have a reliable, roadworthy and fully insured vehicle and a smart phone is recommended for this role. 

Contact: Marianna Parish, Manager Community Programs on 0408 568 166.

Closing Date: Ongoing applications will be accepted for this role. 

We are committed to the health and safety of all our employees and residents. Applicants must ensure that they meet current Federal and NSW Public Health guidelines relating to vaccinations for In Home and Community Aged Care. From 25 October 2021 successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Applicants please note: Council has resolved to undertake the sale of Blue Haven. The sale will involve transfer of the business and employees under the Fair Work Australia transfer of business requirements and we anticipate that the sale will occur between late 2023 to early 2024.

For more information on how to apply, view our Information for Applicants Guide.

All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application. Please ensure you check your "Junk Mail" folder. 

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