Social Support Program Worker

Temporary, Part Time 16.5 hours per week, over 3 days (Parental leave cover)
- Salary $69,987.32 per annum (pro rata) + super
- Convenient Northcote location, close to train and tram
- Temporary, Part Time 16.5 hours per week, over three days (Parental leave cover)
- Salary $69,987.32 per annum (pro rata) + super
- Convenient Northcote location, close to train and tram

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Program Worker to deliver a range of innovative programs for older people that are aligned with aged friendly, wellness and reablement principles. The Social Support Program Worker operates within a team environment that recognises the contribution and empowerment that comes from older people, family members and carers shaping and influencing the activities they choose to engage in.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
The Social Support Program Worker is responsible for actively delivering social support activities through a range of centre-based, community and online activities designed to suit the individual. Programs are created around the interests of participants with a strong emphasis on co-design and person-centred practices.

Responsibilities include:

- Supporting the engagement of social support activities, working in a structured environment that may be centre or community based.
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds including those with memory loss, disability, cultural diversity and social isolation, and providing assistance with mobility or personal care to clients when needed

**Experience**:

- Certificate III or IV in relevant Aged Care or Disability qualifications
- Manual Handling Certificate with relevance to the aged care sector (desirable)
- Level 2 First Aid (desirable)
- Food Safety Certificate (Level 1 - Basic Food Handling) or ability to successfully complete this certificate.
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence is an essential requirement and willingness to drive clients in a 12-seater minibus. Access to a roadworthy registered vehicle for work purposes is desirable and Comprehensive Insurance is strongly recommended

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

**Applications close on Sunday 8 September at 11.30pm.**
- The Darebin City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment._

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