Community Support Worker

**Develop your skillset by working closely with participants of all ages and abilities**:

- **Work for an organisation that encourages growth and development**:

- **Join and experienced and dynamic team**

**About CareSouth**

CareSouth is a community-services organisation, based in regional locations across NSW, with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day.

Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We offer services in early intervention, foster care, youth support and NDIS services.

Working at CareSouth, not one day is the same. And it’s truly rewarding to know your work is contributing to create a more positive future for our most vulnerable communities.

**About the Role**

Due to continual growth within the Shoalhaven region, CareSouth are seeking Casual Community Support Workers to join our team.

At CareSouth our values of courage, compassion, relationships, integrity and belonging are evident every day in the work our staff do. You will be a person who can uphold these values, exercise patience and resilience and exhibit a very nurturing demeanour.

As a Community Support Worker, you will assist people with physical or intellectual disability or people with a history of trauma and neglect in the community by implementing a tailored program specifically designed to support them in meeting their goals. This may include but is not limited to teaching life skills such as travel training, cooking, budgeting etc.

Whether you are a mum or dad looking to get back into the workforce, a recent retiree with time to give or a school leaver looking to expand your skills this rewarding role is perfect to fit flexibly around you and your lifestyle whilst making a meaningful impact on people with disabilities lives. We want to hear from any self-starters who thrive in autonomous roles and who are motivated to help participants engage and connect with their community.

Refer to the position description provided for a detailed overview of the role.

**About You**

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

- A minimum Certificate III level qualification in Mental Health, Disabilities, Community Services or related field. Or a willingness to enrol and obtain a relevant certificate.
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Experience working in mental health
- Exhibit the ability to establish a professional working relationship with clients that is supportive, encouraging and challenging.
- Ability to handle challenging and adverse situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within complex family dynamics.
- A vehicle with Comprehensive Insurance (to be used for work purposes)
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the successful applicant will be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccination in line with Government Health requirements
- Current Driver’s License.

**The great things we have to offer**

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We lead with our values, always, and are constantly striving to be an organisation you are proud to work for. with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their culture, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can deliver such a high standard of care.

We’re here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self-home. In addition to your salary, CareSouth offers:

- A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined
- 24/7 After Hours Service
- Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (including free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.
- 2 weeks paid parental leave