Community Support Worker

About the Role

Join our growing team We have several exciting opportunities for compassionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team on the Central Coast.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide compassionate, person-centred support to elderly clients in their homes and local communities. Your focus will be on promoting independence, preserving dignity, and enhancing overall quality of life.

As a vital part of our clients' daily lives, your responsibilities may include:

• Transport to appointments or social activities
• Assistance with Personal care
• Welfare Checks; offering emotional support
• Meal preparation and light housework
• Medication assistance
• Shopping and companionship
• Respite

Our Central Coast Team

What you've heard about ADSSI is true, we're proud our genuinely supportive and positive workplace culture. We are more than just a team at Tuggerah, we're a family. We believe in creating a workspace that offers:

• Comprehensive onboarding. You'll feel welcomed, valued, and heard from day one.
• We're committed to your personal and professional growth, helping you build a meaningful and rewarding career.
• Supportive Team Leaders and team collaboration

About You

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of the elderly? Do you thrive in a caring, supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued? If so, we'd love to hear from you

Essential Requirements & Attributes:

• Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) or equivalent Aged Care Qualification (industry experience preferred).

Or, hold another suitable qualification, for example /AIN /Disability SW.

• A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A current or willingness to obtain: Police Check & Working with Children Check (WCC)
• You're empathetic, patient, and a strong communicator
• Self-motivated, reliable, and thrive in a supportive team environment
• NSW Driver License and a Certified Safe Driving Record (acquired through Service NSW)
• A reliable, well-presented vehicle with comprehensive insurance cover
• ADSSI strongly encourages all employees to stay current with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, or NSW Health.
• Evidence of protection against Diphtheria, Measles, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Mumps, Varicella, Tetanus, Rubella, (Influenza is highly recommended)
• As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening check.

Why work with ADSSI?

• Guaranteed hours.
• Competitive hourly rate + paid travel time + paid kilometres (0.99 /kilometre).
• Eligible for $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging plus a $2,600 meal entertainment card annually.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to build a personalised career pathway.
• Traineeship may be available to suitable applicants
• Employees are also provided with a mobile phone, a uniform, PPE, access to flexible working conditions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a paid ADSSI day each year.
• 2023 X-Ref Best Workplace Award

ADSSI Limited has provided home and community services for over 35 years. Spanning across four locations in the Hunter and the Central Coast, we're a big organisation loaded with career opportunities, ranging from entry-level and traineeships to corporate and executive roles.

Together, our brands (Adssi In-home Support, Beresfield Community Care, Dungog & District Neighbourcare and Maitland Community Care Services) are an award-winning workplace. We deliver in-home aged and disability care services, including household help, personal care, respite, shopping, allied therapies, nursing, transport, social and community access, home modifications and maintenance. Through our programs and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we support thousands of Australians to remain living safely and independently in their home and the local community.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with a multicultural background, people who live with disability or members of the LGBTIQ community.

We are situated on Darkinjung, Wonnarua, Awabakal and Gringai lands and acknowledge the Traditional

Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and future, and recognise their continuing connection and contribution to this land

How to apply:Apply through SEEK by clicking on the "Apply" button.