Support Worker

**Angus Martin House (SRS)**

**Support Worker**

**Part Time & Fixed Term until 2027**
- **Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice**:

- **Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence**:

- **Competitive hourly pay rates (dependent on qualifications) + leave loading + super**:

- **Access to Salary Packaging benefits**:

- **Fixed Term Part Time (4 days per week - 30 hours per week)**:

- **Based in Frankston (VIC)**

**Who are we?**

Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness. We employ over 900 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne, regional Victoria & Tasmania. Located in Frankston, Angus Martin House is a Supported Residential Service that provides care and support for 45 men and women. We promote independence, and our team of staff are on site 24 hours per day to assist and maximise the health and wellbeing of our residents, whilst respecting their options, dignity and rights.

**Your new role**

Wintringham is currently seeking an experienced and proactive Support Worker to join our tight-knit and friendly team at Angus Martin House on a Fixed Term Part Time basis until 30/06/2027. In this dynamic and unique role, you will work closely with the Site Manager and Recreation Coordinator to provide support to clients with corrections orders. The available hours are:
**Week 1&2**: Days & times as negotiated Monday to Friday per week (7.5 hours per day - flexible start times between 8-10am)

**Your responsibilities and duties will include**:

- Provide support to residents as set out in support plans in areas such as personal care, housekeeping and other activities of daily living
- Provide quality services in a manner, which maintains and enhances the independence of residents and maximises their lifestyle options
- Assist residents to access services they require
- Assist residents to access appropriate leisure options in conjunction with Recreation team
- Attend appointments with residents as required
- Providing emotional support to residents
- Some preparation and serving of meals as well as domestic duties such as cleaning.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times

**Wintringham’s response to COVID-19**

Resident and staff safety is paramount to us at Wintringham. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to ensure that our staff are supplied with the resources they need to guarantee they are working in a safe and risk-averse environment. If you gain employment with Wintringham, you will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment in accordance with the advice from the Department of Health & Chief Health Officer throughout your working day. We have strict social distancing restrictions and cleaning regimens in place at our residential sites to ensure that thorough infection control is maintained at all times.

**What we will require from you**:
Successful applicants will have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support. It is essential that applicants have excellent communication skills and an understanding of the special needs of older people. Your qualifications and skills will be further supported by:

- Prior experience in Aged Care (preferred)
- Prior experience working with people from a financially disadvantaged/homeless background (highly advantageous)
- A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds
- A caring approach
- An understanding of the special needs of older people
- Current CPR & First Aid certificates
- Completion of medication administration unit (HLTHPS006 - Assist Clients with Medication) is not mandatory - but highly desirable)

**What’s in it for you?**

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

- **Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging**: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
- **Flexible working hours**: Whatever your circumstances are, we have an array of morning, afternoon and night shifts that are available to you.
- **Continuous development**:we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
- **Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers**: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers.

**This sounds great How do I apply?**

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