Social Support Group Leader

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, Australia Western District Health Service Full time

Social Support Group Leader - Saturday Out and About Program

Fixed Term Part Time 18 hours per month

contracted to 30.6.2025

Additional casual hours Monday to Friday for those interested in working with the broader Social Support Group team across the Hamilton Coleraine and Penshurst campuses

About us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

About the role

The Social Support Group Leader is responsible for planning, delivering and reporting on the Saturday Out and About Program. The program is held twice per month on Saturdays and is dependent on the availability of annual funding.  Barwon Health Respite for Carers program contracts Western District Health Service on an annual basis to provide this program.

The Carer respite service provides carers with a day of respite whilst their loved ones are care for. The program is offered to individuals who have a local carer and are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

You will plan and deliver an outing for participants, which includes lunch on each occasion, liaise with carers, provide reports of attendance and forward details of the day to Barwon Health Care Respite Services.

You will take 10-12 participants and work with one additional support person.

The role also offers additional casual hours Monday to Friday for those interested in working with the broader Social Support Group team across the Hamilton, Coleraine and Penshurst campuses.

You will bring:

  • Certificate III in Leisure and Health, Allied Health Assistant or equivalent
  • Medium Rigid Drivers Licence is essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A demonstrated capacity to work independently and flexibly

 For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing Date:                           Sunday 15 December 2024 

Proposed Interview Date:       Interviews to take place as on receipt of suitable applications.

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements. At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.

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