Domestic Assistance Worker

2 months ago


Broadmeadows, Australia Hume City Council Full time

**$61,733 per annum (Band 1), *pro rata, plus super**, **Permanent Part time - Minimum 15 hours per week**

**Who are we?**

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people and the diverse communities of North-western Melbourne.

Hume employs a diverse workforce of over 1800 people who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes to the community through a vast network of over 100 delivered services and facilities that we are proud to maintain for the public.

**What is a Domestic Assistance Worker?**

Hume's Domestic Assistance Workers are client facing staff that provide domestic assistance services to support our community members that require some extra assistance who are:

- People with disabilities
- Elderly residents
- Families of residents with complex needs

Tasks are limited to Domestic Assistance, including house cleaning, laundry, bedlinen changing, and shopping assistance.

Domestic Assistance Workers work with clients and their carers to achieve their identified goals, enhance independence and optimise quality of life.

**About You**

Domestic Assistance Workers are caring and community minded, with a genuine passion for people and a strong desire to help those in need. You will be a clear communicator and be able to manage your own time effectively. The most successful Domestic Assistance Workers have a keen eye for detail and are able to manage themselves in both physically and emotionally demanding situations.

At Hume, our Domestic Assistance Workers key responsibilities and skills determining the key selection criteria comprise of but not limited to:

- Desire to work in the community in a supportive and hands on role.
- Good oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- Current and Valid Police and Working with Children Check

**Why do we need you?**

The Health and Community Wellbeing department at Hume is looking for Domestic Assistance Workers to work with residents who are eligible to receive support from the following programs:

- Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP),
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services and
- Home Care Package (HCP) Services to assist eligible clients.

We are seeking passionate and committed Domestic Assistance Workers to join our Aged and Disability Services. As a Domestic Assistance Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting Hume's older residents and younger people with a disability, assisting them to live active, engaged and independent lives. As a Domestic Assistance Worker at Hume City Council, you will provide, high quality Domestic Assistance.

In this role, you will not only be making a difference to people's lives but working for a progressive organisation that supports and values employee satisfaction and encourages career development.

**Organisation Profile**

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality, and support for its people. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing, and empowerment of children.

Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs. We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.

For further information please view the position description or contact **Judy Leonard** on **03 9205 2866.**

Applications Close: 04 Apr 2023



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