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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a professional Community Support Worker with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a Casual basis in Frankston.

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, dressing and undressing, grooming, toileting
• 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 $35.58143 to $37.64223 per hour plus 25% casual loading, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

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 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 made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

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 an Community Support Worker who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Individual support or Aged Care or equivalent, or working towards obtaining this
• Experience/training in working with/assisting older people, people with disabilities and/or dementia demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of people from different economic and diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and strategies
• Current Victorian Driver’s License and an ability to drive a mini bus
• Experience in developing, organising, facilitating and evaluating inclusive community, recreation and leisure activities
• Hold a valid food handling certificate, or working towards obtaining this

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.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Ricah Noorzaye at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Support Worker - Centre Based enquiry via EthicalJobs for 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 are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We 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.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. 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.