We’re looking for a professional Community Support Worker with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on either permanent part-time or full-time basis, working based in Frankston.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

THE ROLE

The Community Support Worker provides centre-based social support and in home care services to aged individuals who require support to live independently, and their carers.

• Deliver care and support for clients, in line with Care Plans, including but not limited to respite, household tasks, dressing and undressing, grooming, toileting, accompanied personal shopping, and meal preparation.
• Actively support and promote client wellness and reablement goals
• Support carers by providing meaningful and enjoyable experiences to a client, that meet the needs of the client  as documented in the Care Plan.

Salary will be in the range of $61,985.52 - $67,631.28 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, or working towards obtaining this
• Certificate in Food Handling, or working towards obtaining this
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and strategies
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with and engage individuals from diverse backgrounds

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you,

Click "Apply Now" If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Vasudha Sharma at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobsfor a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Asan Equal Employment Opportunity provider, we understand the importance of diversity and inclusion recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.We encourage you to submit your application for this role if you meet some or most of the key selection criteria.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo relevant pre- employment checks for their role, including a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check (where necessary), and sign our Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.