Support Worker

4 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia CareSouth Full time
We Are

CareSouth's values of respect, compassion, integrity, accountability, and inclusion are evident in the work our staff do every day. We are a local, community-based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We are in the business of helping people thrive.

About the Role

CareSouth is seeking Full time, Part time and Casual Residential Support Workers to provide individualised therapeutic support for young people in our Care

You will be a person who can uphold our values, exercises patience and resilience and exhibits a very nurturing demeanour. We are looking for individuals who place children first and are motivated to do what is best for them.

As a Support Worker, you will:

Support children/young people to achieve personal goals
Assist children/young people to build their personal resilience and navigate complex emotions and triggers
Support connection to family & culture
Encourage and aid participation in education & extracurricular activities to promote competence and stability in day-to-day life
Transport and daily care as required
Work alongside our clinical and casework team with children and young people at the forefront of all practice.

Do you want to be a part of something great?

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We are constantly striving to be an organisation with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can delivering a high standard of care to our children, young people and the families we work with every day.

We are here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self-home

As an addition to your salary, CareSouth offers:

A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined.
24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work.
Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
Tailored professional development pathways.
24/7 access to our online eLearning system.
Regular team meetings, group supervision and clinical reflective practice sessions.

Applications Close: 08 March 2023, we are looking for the right applicants to start first week of April and therefore for the right applicant we will interview prior to the close date

To Apply: Please review the Position Description attached for an overview of the role and selection criteria. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume. Please note that only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted via email. Previous applicants need not apply.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check and current First Aid Certificate

Enquiries to: George Kibbey- Team Leader, 1300 554 260

Attachments:
- F-PC-101 - Position Description Support Worker.pdf
- X-PC-117 - Working with Vulnerable People Application (Southern NSW).pdf
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