Description:
Your role at St John of God Accord
We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated Community Support Workers to join our Individualised Services Team to provide the highest level of support to individuals who attend Accord’s Community Engagement Services (ACES) within our North metro , Southern , Western & Eastern Melbourne locations.
As a Community Support Worker you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon and evening shifts. Positions will be offered on a Casual basis with potential for permanency for the right candidate/s, with a variety of hours being offered throughout the week.
The Position
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Participate in a range of appropriate programs and activities (recreational, pre-vocational, education and social) aimed at increasing the individual’s skills and access to and participation in the community
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Provide the highest level of support for all individuals supported and ensure each person supported is treated with respect that enhances their personal worth, dignity and rights, at all times
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Assist in achieving individual’s, team and service goals and objectives.
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Seek ways of improving the standards of service by working closely with colleagues, relevant line managers and contributing to meetings
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Maintain a high level of service for all individual’s and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all people supported and staff is maintained at all times
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Support the identified needs of individuals in relation to their particular life circumstances
You will have experience liaising with families and circles of support, service providers and community groups, sound written & communication skills, able to multi-task and work under pressure and capable of working independently with an individual or group of people.
Successful applicants will have fundamental computer skills, a valid Australian Drivers Licence and Working with Children check. Experience in the disability sector and/or possession of a relevant qualification will be highly regarded.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer:
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Salary: $25.41 to $46.35 per hour plus 11.5% Superannuation
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Casual positions available
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Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
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Novated leasing
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work related expenses
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self-education and
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additional superannuation
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A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
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Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
For enquiries contact Mike Tzounis, Individualised Services Manager on 0437 356 332.
Applications will be considered for vacancies as they arise over the next 6 months.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.