Social Support Program Activities Worker

2 days ago

Preston, Australia Your Community Health Full time

**Introduction**:
At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, COVID response, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

**Description**:

- Portion of salary tax free and generous leave options.
- Make meaningful contributions to community health, wellbeing and dignity
- Modern and bright workspaces, flexible location arrangements

About us

At Your Community Health, we partner with people and communities to deliver these services in a way that’s right for them, while also advocating for and supporting equitable health outcomes. Helping people in Melbourne’s north reach their health and wellbeing goals for over 45 years through our range of services.

About the role
Your Community Health is seeking an enthusiastic individual to contribute to our Social Support and Men's Shed Programs. Assist in the day-to-day implementation of the programs under direction of the Program's Coordinator and Manager. Support carers by providing respite, assistance, advice and understanding on issues relation to the caring role.

**Duties**:

- Partner with consumers to encourage consumer directed decision making to plan, implement and evaluate group activities and gentle exercises.
- Work collaboratively with the Social Support Worker team to provide activities that enhance participant's wellbeing, encourages independence and reablement and meets their diverse needs.
- Value and embrace the diverse needs of individuals and ensure the program reflects diversity and inclusive practices.
- Support quality consumer documentation requirements.

Skills & experience
- Enjoyment working with older people and people with disabilities living in the community, including multiple sclerosis and dementia.
- Understanding and appreciation of the needs of participants who are aged and/or have a disability.
- Sensitivity to issues relating to ageing, physical and intellectual disabilities, mental illness and diverse cultural needs.
- Commitment to safety and quality assurance for participants and staff.
- Verbal and written communications skills when working with people in community setting.

YourCH culture & benefits

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

- True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
- Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
- Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
- Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
- Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted directly through our careers website.

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description.

**For enquiries please contact**:
Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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