• 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

Mandatory requirements for this role

• NSW Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate

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:  Position Description - Team Member - Social Support Worker - Gosford NSW - V2.docx