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1 day ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Woden Community Service Inc. Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Home Support Worker to provide domestic assistance, personal care, individual social and shopping support to older individuals to allow them to lead fulfilling lives and avoid premature need for aged care facilities.

Job Description

About the role

  • Work alongside our clients to enable them to achieve their goals in line with their individual service goals.
  • Work alongside clients to maximise their independence, self-esteem and confidence using a person-centred approach.
  • Assist clients in their shopping and other daily needs.
  • Provide personal care to clients to ensure hygiene and comfort.
  • Domestic duties including cleaning and assisting clients in maintaining their residences.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing.
  • Relevant community sector-based knowledge.
  • Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with service users to provide sensitive and appropriate support to people who are ageing and/or have a disability.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build and maintain sound relationships with individuals, carers and families based on mutual respect and trust.
  • Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Current driver's license and access to a reliable, registered and comprehensive insured vehicle.
  • Reliable, punctual and person-centred approach to work.
  • First Aid Certificate.

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children's Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

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