Support Worker

5 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia UnitingSA Full time

**About us**:
UnitingSA, established in 1919, upholds values of respect, compassion, and justice. UnitingSA now helps more than 12,000 people per year within our aged care, community, disability, mental health, child development and employment programs.

**About you**:
Join us as a Home Care Support Worker, where you'll make a real difference in older clients' lives by providing exceptional care to help them live safely and independently at home. You'll play a key role in enhancing their wellbeing, ensuring safety, and fostering connections in line with their personalised Care Plan. You'll document your care and promptly escalate any concerns, all while delivering a great client experience. If you're compassionate and committed, we’d love to have you on our team

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide personalised, goal-oriented care for independent living.
- Promptly escalate client issues to a Coordinator or On Call.
- Communicate openly with clients, families, and advocates.
- Actively engage in individual and group care activities.
- Effectively manage time and inform clients of scheduling constraints.
- Guide clients to their Coordinator for service changes.
- Tailor support for culturally diverse clients.
- Assist clients in communicating service changes.
- Monitor and report changes in clients’ well-being.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Previous experience in community home care with older people.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Experience in catering to culturally diverse older people - a plus.
- Ability to work autonomously with mínimal supervision.
- Proficiency in understanding and following client Care Plans.
- Track record of building rapport with clients and stakeholders.
- Essential minimum qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services.

In return, you will work in a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

**What we offer**:

- Unlock up to $15,900 in tax-free earnings with salary packaging, boosting your take-home pay
- Treat yourself to an extra $2,650 tax-free each year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
- Enhance your job perks with novated leasing, offering tax savings and financial flexibility
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Paid parental leave
- Strong commitment to personal and professional development
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Additional perks including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ann Mills, Team Leader - Support Workers on 0422 978 161

For further information, a full job description is attached below.

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