Support Worker

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

This is a casual position (3 days/week) based at our Respite Centre in Winnellie, NT. The hours are 08:30-16:30, Mondays and Tuesdays (the third day can be negotiated). Reporting directly to the Team Leader Client Services you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and facilitating recreational activities for people living with dementia and providing opportunities for involvement to maintain their skills and abilities and promote personal choice
• Assisting in the development of individual support plans where appropriate and maintaining an up to date understanding of the person's wellbeing needs
• Ensuring that client activity and other appropriate information is documented in line with professional and legal standards.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits:We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.

Employee benefits:Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

1. Previous experience in a similar role within a community or respite service.
2. Experience planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities and games based on the interest of participants.
3. Certificate III in Aged Care or demonstrated equivalent experience.
4. Demonstrated experience and understanding of the impacts of dementia for individuals, carers, and their support networks.
5. Embraces individual and cultural differences through genuine, courteous behaviours.
6. Fosters teamwork by working together and cooperatively.
7. Uses effective time management skills to plan, evaluate and organise work.
8. Communicates clearly and openly with different audiences.
9. Provides service excellence by delivering client focused services.
10. Valid full drivers licence required.

Our culture statements

• We are aligned in our Purpose
• We lead with our Head and Heart
• We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

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Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About You' section will not be considered.