Csw - Ryde Macquarie Park

**Home Care - Support Worker**

€¢ Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility €¢ Competitive rates of pay €¢ Fulfilling work that fits around your life

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time/Casual
Contract Type: Permanent/Contract/Casual
Location: RYDE/MACQUARIE PARK

**About Us**:
At RSL LifeCare, we have a dedicated and energetic Home Care team that's growing Our team provides care services and support across the ACT & NSW to veterans and seniors in their own home. We have a highly rewarding opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organisation in the fastest-growing segment of the aged care industry as more and more Australians seek support to maintain their independence at home.

At our core, RSL LifeCare provide care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are receiving support at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

**About the role**:
As a Support Worker at RSL LifeCare, every day you're empowered to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritised.

**You will have the opportunity to**:

- Support clients to stay living in their home and connected to their communityEnable clients
- ' social connectedness, and provide services such as domestic assistance, personal care and respite care, supporting client independence at homeEmbody a person-centred approach, recognising and promoting the individual
- 's unique goals and preferences
- Play an important role in the team by contributing to the assessment and care planning of each client as required
- Effectively communicate with your team, to ensure the best outcomes for each client

**RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits including**:
Not-for-profit tax benefits - salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
- Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
- Leave Loading - 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
- Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services

We are excited to hear from you about this role We are looking out for:

- Your demonstrated compassion, empathy and advocacy. Our teams have a passion for what they do and the impact they make to our clients and their families.
- Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible client experience, teamwork and standard of care
- Your ability to work independently and efficiently by optimising the use of technology within your roleQualifications in individual support or related work experience are beneficial but not essential. We can help you learn and develop in the role.
- Australian Working RightsCurrent valid driver
- 's license and a licensed, comprehensively insured and road worthy motor vehicle

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity:
We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

**Location **:HC Western Sydney