Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia St John of God Health Care Full time
49503- Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Community Support Worker
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Jul
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  • Position Description
    Welcome to St John of God Health Care


St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers).

We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.


With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer.

Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Accord is a division of St John of God Health Care dedicated to providing support to people with intellectual disabilities. The overall aim is to enhance the quality of life for clients through development and provision of support options that are aligned to the personal ambition and need of each client.


St John of God Accord's work in the disability sector is important and life changing for our clients and our staff.

Our unique approach puts the client at the centre of collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team-servicing clients across the lifespan in a variety of real life settings.


As a Community Support Worker you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon and evening shifts.


  • A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
  • The right attitude to support people with a disability.
  • Ability to liaise with families and circles of support, service providers and community groups as required in order to promote community understanding and awareness of people who have a disability.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure as well as use initiative to cope with competing demands.
  • Welldeveloped written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a sound ability to negotiate in situations of conflict.
  • Proven ability to function as a cohesive member of a team.
  • Ability to write and type succinct file notes and maintain good record keeping practice.
  • Capable of working independently with an individual or group of people supported.
  • Good problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to exercise reasonable judgement.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software packages and databases.


First Aid Level
  • Current Victorian Roads or equivalent drivers license.

We can offer:

  • Salary
    :$ $42.25 + 10.5% superannuation (+ 25% casual loading) per hour
  • Generous salary packaging options
  • Up to $15900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pretax dollars for a car and expenses
  • A welcoming & supportive culture
  • Flexible work options
  • Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
  • Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
  • Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

_ All applicants are asked to submit a cover letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria (as detailed on the last page of the position description) available via the link__ _
_Community Support Worker, Accord.pdf_

  • St John of God Accord is committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in its care and proactively takes measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse._
  • For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact _
    _Lissa Worthington __on_
    _ _
**_ Application close July 20th_
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