Social Support Group Worker

7 days ago

Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

**- Social Support Group Worker**
- **Casual**:

- **Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & Surrounding Locations**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
**Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.** We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

The Social Support Program sits under the Chronic Disease and Aged stream which targets the health needs of adults 65 years and older, younger adults with a disability and adults with a chronic condition and/or psycho social issues.

The Social Support Program runs from Hastings and Mornington Community Health. One group is an active group of younger (under 60 years) clients with a disability such as an acquired brain injury/intellectual disability and the other groups are older adults with various physical disabilities, dementia, social isolation and carer support needs.

The program aims to maintain skills, provide meaningful activities including outings that enhance wellness and reablement while linking clients and carers to health services as required. The Social Support Group Worker aims to assist participants of the program to engage in social activities whilst endeavouring to maintain skill retention and development.

**What Next**

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Additional Requirements**

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. **Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a minimum requirement of the following: Certificate III in Aged Care and Disability or Certificate III in Lifestyle and Leisure or Certificate III in Mental Health?

Essential: Are you able to communicate well with, relate to and see issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds?

Essential: Do you have experience in working in a Social Support group program?

Essential: Are you committed to delivering high quality care for clients?

Essential: Do you have the ability to cooperate and contribute to team goals?

Essential: Do you hold a current Driver’s License?

Essential: Are you competent with communication skills both verbal and written?

Desirable: Do you hold a food safety Certificate?

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