Social Supports Program Activity Worker

2 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia Barwon Health Full time

**Employment Status**

Temporary Part Time

**Program**

Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care

**Location**

120 Settlement Road Belmont

**Hours Per Fortnight**

36

**Position Summary**
- Support clients to achieve their re enablement goals through a diverse range of activities.
- Temporary Part Time opportunity
- Work with an innovative team of enthusiastic and engaged staff.

About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre, Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.. Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

**About the role**

Social Supports Program provides an opportunity for clients to participate in social activities in a group based environment designed to develop, maintain and support social interaction and independent living.

The Activity Worker is part of a team working with individual participants and other staff to optimise the health and independence of clients. They play a key role in monitoring the person's progress towards their goals, whilst maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

Social Supports Program is located at 120 Settlement Road, Belmont.

**About the culture**

We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community. As a team we are focused on providing the highest quality client care.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

**About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA**

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
- **

**Selection Criteria**

Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?

**Contact Person**

Linda Kar

**Contact Person Job Title**

SSP Coordinator

**Contact Number**

0409 746 633

**Alternate Contact Person**

Harel Austin

**Alternate Contact Number**

(03) 4215 7049

**Closing Date**

13/03/2024

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