Support Professional
Job No:
JBC1073167
Location:
Inner West
Support Professionals – Inner West
Casual and Part Time
Are you looking for a career where you can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible?
For over 15 years, Just Better Care has been supporting older people and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their community. Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible – and we’d love you to be a part of it.
We are currently looking for Community Support Professionals to join our Inner West Suburbs Team (Darlinghurst, Surry Hills , City area (Ultimo and Glebe inclusive) , Ashfield, Pyrmont, Leichhardt and Camperdown).
You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role:
This role involves travelling between customer’s homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support. We are looking for staff who are willing to be skilled up to provide complex care to customers with disabilities.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
What you will need:
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate (essential)
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (essential)
- Smartphone with internet access (essential)
- NDIS workers screening check (essential)
- Proof of vaccination and boosters (essential)
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Above award wages
- Career progression
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to where you live
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Next Steps?
Looking for a job with great employee benefits? Be part of a friendly team environment with employee recognition, regular staff outings and team meetings.
We are holding information sessions in your local area where you can meet our team of experienced Support Professionals.
Closing date for applications is 8th July, 2022. Applicants will be assessed as they are received.
What We Offer
Flexible work hours
Work the hours that suit you, so you can easily juggle life's other commitments.
Work close to home
Work local, and assist people in and around your own community.
Training
Grow your knowledge and skills with our training programs and online Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program
If you ever need additional counselling or support, we're always here to help.
Weekly Pay
Stay on top of your cash flow and your everyday expenses with weekly pay.
Recognition Programs
We have local and national program in place to reward and recognise our team members.
