Community Support Worker

1 week ago

St Kilda, Victoria, Australia City of Port Phillip Full time

Synopsis:
Community Support Worker
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Salary Range Band 3 - $63,155 to $66,995 plus 10.

5% Superannuation:
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Permanent part time roles available in and around St Kilda:


  • Make a lasting difference to people's lives

Who is the City of Port Phillip?


The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors.

These range from inclusive aged care, childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. Members of the Port Phillip community feel supported and comfortable being themselves and expressing their identities. Older residents are supported to remain living independently in their home and active in the community.

Port Phillip provides a safe and inclusive workplace and services for the LGBTI community and our aged care services hold Rainbow Tick accreditation.


About your new role


We are seeking permanent Community Support Workers to provide high quality in-home and community support services to frail older people and younger people with a disability and their carers.

If you are interested in people, are committed, have a willingness to learn and have a caring nature, this may be the opportunity for you You will work an average of 5-7 hours each day over a 4 or 5-day week, Monday to Friday.

Our hours are flexible so you can choose what works best for you.

Duties:

As a Community Support Worker your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Assist clients to remain independent with the physical tasks of daily living, including personal care, home care, respite care, assistance with shopping and meal preparation.
  • Provide services in a professional and client focused manner.
  • Participate in supervision, team meetings, trainings and mentoring program.

Skills and qualifications:

  • Mandatory qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support, Home and Community Care and/or Aged Care Work, or Certificate IV in Disability (must have completed personal care modules) or Diploma of Nursing
  • Prior experience in providing inhome support
  • Kindness, care and great communication skills
  • Sound, practical understanding of clientfocussed service delivery

Mandatory Requirements that you will need for this role are:

  • Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID 012 (previous 004)
  • Current CPR HLTAID 00
  • Current Working with Children's Check Card
  • Victorian Drivers Licence and VicRoads licence verification
  • Use of own roadworthy, registered and insured car during hours of duty
  • A preemployment medical check

Excellent benefits:

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working styles and needs.
  • A competitive Enterprise Agreement with above award conditions, which also includes flexible working conditions, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well
  • Excellent benefits when using your own car for work, including mileage reimbursement, annual car cleaning allowance and paid time off to get your car serviced each year
  • We provide you with a uniform
  • Flexible working hours, including consideration for school hours
  • Be supported and empowered by a collaborative leadership team that is community focused.

Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. Employees are valued, recognised and rewarded for bringing their whole self to work.

We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.


Security requirements and professional obligations:

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
  • Sufficient proof of their identity.
  • Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy.
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation)

Excited? Here's how to Apply


All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.

The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.


Applications close 1
1.59pm Sunday 30 April 2023 - Role officially closes on this date however rolling interviews will take place throughout this period.

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