• Support Workers (Social Support Program) x 2 (15hrs & 10 hrs per week)
• West Brunswick & Glenroy
• Permanent Part Time
• Dynamic, innovative, agile and successful team

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Support Worker (Social Support Program) you will be responsible for:

• Supporting clients across all service modalities of group and/or individual support including centre based and community based activities, telehealth and in home support
• Developing a comfortable, safe, welcoming, flexible and innovative service environment
• Actively engaging and supporting clients to develop and implement their Care & Goal Plans
• Implementing wellness & reablement based activities, responsive to individual choices, decisions and aspirations, in a flexible and responsive manner
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, funding guidelines, service standards and contractual obligations

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Formal qualifications in aged care and experience in CHSP and/or HCP services
• Sound knowledge of wellness and reablement principles & practice and person centred care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to engage with a diverse client base
• High level of self motivation, enthusiasm and versatility
• Computer literacy and knowledge of client information management systems

What we offer

Opportunity to join a dynamic, agile, cohesive, supportive and innovative team with a strong sense of purpose.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

If this position captures your interest, take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website. If you would like to review the position description or have any questions about the role please refer to our Career Portal for further information.
Merri Health will only accept applications that are submitted via our Career Portal.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.