Description:
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
- WHA4 | Part Time Contract 0.5 FTE | Ongoing
- Salary: $1,128.60 - $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
Exciting Career Opportunity: Community Support Worker at Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (LHN) is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team and play a vital role in supporting consumers to maintain their independence in a safe, person-centred environment.
In this role, you will be an integral part of the Consumer Directed Care model, which empowers consumers to have greater control over their lives. Consumers are encouraged to participate in identifying and setting goals, deciding on the services they wish to receive, and choosing their preferred providers.
As a Community Support Worker, you will provide essential services such as personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, transport, and social support. You will work closely with consumers who are aged, frail, or disabled, helping them remain in their own homes or supporting them in Residential Aged Care facilities. Your role will directly contribute to their well-being, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.
This position requires flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work autonomously in the community. You will collaborate closely with consumers, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care and outcomes.
At Eyre and Far North LHN, we are committed to supporting our staff’s professional development. We encourage ongoing education and provide opportunities for you to develop your skills across various areas, ensuring you can deliver responsive and compassionate services.
If you are dedicated to providing person-centred care and want to be part of a team that values flexibility, collaboration, and consumer empowerment, we’d love to hear from you!
What We're Looking For:
- Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community).
- Current drivers licence and willingness to drive.
- Current police clearances (refer police check clause).
- Contactable by telephone.
- Access to a reliable, registered and insured (minimum of third-party insurance) motor vehicle.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy, working 37.5 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 901440
Enquiries
Kylie Dorward
A/Community Services Coordinator - Home Support
Phone: 0427 343 527
Email: Kylie.Dorward@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 16th May 2025 - 11:55PM
Attachments
901440 WHA4 Role Description.pdf
JCS+PersonalCareAttendant+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
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