Home Support Worker

**Introduction**:

- Minimum guaranteed hours each week with the option to pick up additional hours as needed.
- Buddy shifts and ongoing support provided by team based in Bruce, ACT.
- Shifts available during Monday to Friday each week (no weekend work and sleepover shifts at this stage)
- Participants located mainly in northern suburbs of ACT.

**Description**:
About the role

As a Home Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing care and social support to our clients. Your responsibilities will range from assisting with personal care to running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. By offering these services, you will empower our program participants to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

We welcome individuals with diverse skills, including cooking expertise, as preparing meals will be part of the job. If you already hold a Certificate III, that's a plus, but if not, don't worry—there's an opportunity for you to gain a qualification while working with us. This position can be a stepping stone to a new and rewarding career or a wonderful job that complements your studies or family commitments.

As you will be visiting clients in their homes, a car will be essential. In return, you will receive an attractive car allowance. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to bring joy and freedom to those who might otherwise feel lonely or isolated.

Please note that some lifting and bending may be required for Domestic Assistance tasks. Additionally, a valid driver's license and access to a roadworthy, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle are essential for fulfilling work-related requirements. While experience in gardening, home maintenance, or working towards a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) would be fantastic, it's not a mandatory requirement. Your passion and commitment are what matter most to us.

**Skills and Experiences**:
**CRCS also requires all employees to**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:

- An industry leading salary package up to $15,900, if utilised will increase your take home pay.
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

The Organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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