Community Support Worker

14 hours ago

Canterbury Victoria, Australia Basscare Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

BASScare is a NFP which operates an integrated program of services including meals-on-wheels, residential care facilities, respite care, dementia specific services, retirement living, as well as planned activity groups at day centres, for older people who wish to remain active and engaged with their local communities.

We are currently seeking experienced or those willing to develop their skills to join our Home Services team. You will travel short distances, as clients reside within 10km of Ashburton or Canterbury.

Job Role

You will be an integral part of our client's lives, empowering them by:

  • Providing support
  • Helping them access their community
  • Enabling them to live life with independence, choice and dignity in their own homes.

About you

  • You are looking for a career change Though have no experience.
  • You may be re-entering the workforce and have no formal training or experience.
  • You have basic understanding technology requirements including emails.
  • You're enthusiastic and passionate about finding new and innovative ways of doing things.
  • You have great problem solving skills, you're comfortable working with change.
  • You have good written and verbal English communication skills.
  • You have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
  • A police check – or willing to obtain
  • First aid and CPR or willing to obtain.
  • You have completed or willing to complete Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability, however this is not a requirement as we will train you.

Hours of work

  • Permanent Part time (20 hours plus a week) roles available. At times there may be weekend and evening work required.
  • Casual roles available.

Salary and Benefits

  • Qualified and experienced staff: $36 per hour.
  • New entrants to the role: $33 per hour
  • Access to full on the job and on-going training and development
  • Access to our generous Not for Profit salary packaging (increase your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of your annual salary plus further Meals and Entertainment benefits)
  • Access to training and development
  • Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
  • Free onsite parking and Free Uniform
  • Access to our amazing Recognition and Reward program
  • Quarterly social functions
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment

How to apply

Attach your resume and cover letter, describing why you would like to work in Home Care.

Thank you for your interest in working at BASScare.

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