Home Support & Transport Worker
Job No:
NCS20210721
Location:
Canberra, ACT
- Are you an experienced Home Support support worker, looking for a varied role in a not-for-profit, community-based organisation?
- Multiple full-time, part-time and casual positions available
- Salary range from $46,139 - $56,869 per annum plus 10% super and PBI salary packaging available
About the Organisation
Northside Community Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. We’ve been supporting our community in North Canberra – and beyond – since 1976. We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice, and advocacy for those in our community whose voices are often unheard.
Northside supports young children through our high-quality early education services, children and young people through our youth programs and family support services, older citizens through our aged care services and support programs, and the wider community through our housing, community development, outreach, and volunteer programs.
About the role
Northside now has a fantastic opportunity for multiple Home Support & Transport Workers to join their team in Canberra on full-time, part-time or casual basis.
Reporting to the Manager - Operations (Aged Care and Inclusion), Home Support & Transport Workers are responsible for enhancing the quality of life of people who are frail aged or have a disability through the provision of Home Support and Transport services to promote skills development and enhance independence.
The key responsibilities and duties for the role will include (but not be limited to):
- Work within the Aged Care Quality Standards framework to promote consumer dignity and choice at all times.
- Provide best-practice support to clients who have been assessed as requiring complex care.
- Domestic Assistance – In line with client's care plan, domestic duties such as vacuuming, cleaning, laundry, food preparation, and shopping (accompanied and unaccompanied).
- Report to the Coordinator and/or Manager, where there is a variation to the client’s health and wellbeing or a request for increased services.
For a full list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the position description.
About You
To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following criteria (but not limited to):
- Diploma of Home and Community Services (or equivalent); or Certificate III in Home and Community Services (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
- Full driver’s licence. LR, MR, and HR licences desirable.
- Demonstrated past experience in working with frail aged, people with disability or illness, and their carers.
- Ability to establish rapport and to understand the needs of culturally diverse people who are socially isolated due to frailty, disability, or illness, and the needs of their carers.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and report accurately to supervisor.
About the Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to bring your Home Support skills to a passionate not-for-profit organisation that's improving the lives of people across North Canberra.
Northside is offering a salary range between $46,139 - $56,869 per annum, plus 10% super, and Public Benevolent Institute salary packaging options.
Free on-site car parking available.
Employment with Northside
Northside Community Service is a child-safe organisation. The recruitment process will include questions related to previous workplace performance and understanding of child safety requirements, including Mandatory Reporting requirements and Northside’s obligations under the ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme. Successful candidates will be required to undergo screening (Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check) to ensure their suitability to work in child-safe environments.
Northside takes a strong approach to the safety of our team, and those we work with. During the recruitment process, you will be informed about Northside’s approach to safety and asked about your own understanding of managing risk and safety. Successful candidates will be given a thorough induction that will include information and guidance on Northside’s approaches to safety.
Northside Community Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTIQA communities.
A copy of the Position Description is attached here.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills & advance your career with an organisation that champions diversity, choice & innovation. Make a positive difference - Apply Now!
Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting Felicity Pettit (Acting Manager - Operations Aged Care and Inclusions) on 02 6171 8000 or emailing hr@northside.asn.au
Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 22 August 2021.