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Social Support Worker - Gosford

Australian Red Cross
  • Casual position
  • Flexible hours
  • Gosford, NSW location

About us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

A Social Support Worker works within the Social Inclusion Team to increase the connection of socially isolated people with their community.  Activities may include visiting a person living in their own home, supporting a service user to attend activities in the community, and coordinating and participation in small and large group activities. 

What you will bring

  • Experience working with frail aged people, people with a disability, and/or vulnerable people
  • Willingness to transport service users to various locations throughout the Central Coast
  • Understanding of, and commitment to working within a strengths-based approach
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and a commitment to ethical practice including confidentiality
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including with people from a wide range of backgrounds

A Driver’s License and First Aid Certificate are mandatory requirements for this role.

Our Covid-19 safe practices

It’s vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying.

Why work with us

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Michael Ryan on 0451 138 910.

Position description: Social Support Worker - Gosford.pdf

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to protecting the rights of all people, particularly those who may be experiencing vulnerability. We want the people we work with to feel safe, be safe, and free from abuse of any kind. We are a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing in our work.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 520871

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