Support Worker

Community Development | Community Services Administration, Samuel Way North Beach
- Closing date: 25/02/2025

**Support Worker**
- **Join our Community Services team at the City of Stirling as a Support Worker - Day Clubs, and make a meaningful impact by providing engaging activities and care for seniors.**:

- **Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe**:

- **Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%**

**About Us**

The Community Services team at the City of Stirling is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents through a wide range of programs and services. Our team is committed to providing support and care to seniors, promoting their health, independence, and community participation.

We offer a supportive environment that values work-life balance, professional growth, and a diverse and inclusive workforce.

**About the Position**

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our Community Day Clubs team until 30 June 2025 on a part time basis working 3 days per week. In this role, you will assist in the preparation and delivery of engaging activities for seniors, provide transport as required, and perform general duties associated with community-based care for the customers attending the City of Stirling Community Day Clubs.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Participate in a team environment providing a range of engaging activities for seniors.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and interesting programs for customers.
- Assist with the safety, comfort, and personal care needs of the customers.
- Provide transport for customers to access the Community Day Clubs and other community activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect customers' privacy and dignity at all times.
- Deliver a consistent high standard of service in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures and the customer’s care plan.
- Assist in the cleaning of the club/s and vehicles, and ensure safe storage of equipment.

**About You**
- S Certificate III in Aged Care / Disability or equivalent (desirable).
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate (essential).
- Current C Class Drivers License (essential).
- Ability to assist in the delivery of group activity sessions for customers, catering for a variety of ability levels and interests.
- Ability to adapt to changes in work demands and rosters when necessary and collaborate as part of a wider team.
- Experience working in aged care and disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds (essential).

This temporary position part-time position will be 3 days per week, and is a Level 3 Inside Workforce Agreement position, which attracts a salary from $66,201 to $69,668 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Enjoy a range of flexible work options and benefits.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of the community services in the City of Stirling.

The City of Stirling is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and engaged workforce. We offer a range of flexible work options and benefits to ensure a fulfilling employment experience. As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and contribute to our mission of delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services.

**To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a**:

- A copy of Australian driving licence
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
- The right to work in Australia

**More about the City**

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,500 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.