Support Worker

** Bring your creativity to a role with purpose as you help older adults maintain independent and enriching lives.**:

- ** Full-time position (8am - 4pm)** based in Wynnum + travel where required.**:

- ** Competitive salary + 25% casual loading + Super + Generous**Salary Packaging** benefits of up to $18,550**

This position will be a part of our Social Activity Group with the key focus being to work alongside older people whilst in the supported social activity group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled, to make decisions and choices about their own lives, to facilitate their access and participation in their community, and to remain living in their homes independently.

Although a typical day might be hard to come across, you will regularly be engaging with the clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.
- Social Activity Group responsibilities:_
- ** Empower and Support**: Work directly with older individuals to help them achieve their personal goals and live more independently, all while enjoying social activities.
- ** Active Participation**: Guide clients in making decisions about the services they receive, ensuring their feedback shapes the activities and experiences we offer.
- ** Engage and Inspire**: Facilitate dynamic group activities, both at our centre and on outings, where you’ll help clients stay mentally active and socially connected—whether it’s through thought-provoking games or casual story-sharing.

This role is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting older people, loves building connections, and wants to be part of a supportive, fun, and impactful team

**Who we’re looking for**
If you have experience working as a _Support Worker_, are qualified with a Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged), and have a positive and energetic approach to engaging with your team and clients, you might be exactly the person we're looking for
- Experience working with older adults.
- The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
- Willingness and ability to drive a 12-seater bus.
- Confident using IT systems including Microsoft office.
- A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.

**Qualifications**:

- Mandatory_
- Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged).
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Highly regarded_
- Leisure and Lifestyle Cert
- We will also consider the Cert in Yoga Teaching along with a Leisure and Lifestyle Cert.

**Additional Information** What we offer**
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.
We provide:

- Work-life balance in this casual role + 25% casual loading.
- Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
- Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
- Professional support and supervision.
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.
- Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

**Applications close: Wednesday 19th March 2025**

**Next Steps in the Hiring Process**
Thank you for your interest in joining EACH To learn more about next steps, please check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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