Social Inclusion Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Guildford, Australia Cumberland Council Full time

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong **and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Seniors and Disability Services provide a range of quality, direct services to the Cumberland community to promote social inclusion, enhance quality of life and increase capacity for seniors and people with disability to participate in the community whilst maintaining overall wellbeing and independence.

The team are focused on the delivery of Cumberland’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026, the creation of more livable places and inclusive communities, recognising the rights and contributions of people with disability and championing diversity within the Cumberland community.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Social Inclusion Support Worker is responsible for providing care and support to older people or people with disability who require assistance with daily tasks. These services may be provided in private homes, at Council venues or in the community and aim to improve their quality of life.

The successful applicant will require:

- Certificate 3 in Aged Care or equivalent experince
- Ability to communicate with a range of people including older people, staff, volunteers and carers
- Good written and verbal communication skills including ability to write clear and concise care notes and other organisational forms
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage workload and a range of priorities.
- Ability to relate and empathise with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Class C Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle

Download the position description here for more information.

**About this role**:

- Term contract (12 months, with the possibility of extension), part-time position, working Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 50 hour fortnight.
- Primarily located at Guildford office, with frequent travel required across Council worksites and Council LGA, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 5 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $30.96 to $35.60 per hour, plus 11% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,** **15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**Enquiries**:Telephone **Anna Marquez, Social Inclusion Transport Officer** on **8757 9394 **for further information.

**Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 24 May 2024**

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