Community Support Workers - Shoalhaven

 

Main characteristics

Company

CatholicCare Wollongong

Category

Community Services & Development

Job summary

About us - We care

CatholicCare is a local not-for-profit organisation committed to helping those in need regardless of religious beliefs, background or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued.

We provide services that support people across all stages of life: early childhood education, out of school hours care, community age and disability Care, foster care, school counselling and parenting courses across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and the Macarthur regions. We are proud to offer genuine career pathway opportunities to our employees so they can continue to work with us even if they chose to pursue a different profession within the sector.

About our role - We care about others

Community Support Workers in our Aged Care & Disability services offer domestic, social and personal care to members of the community. This is a highly rewarding role which provides care, support and positive relationships to our clients.

Working as a valued member of our team, this role will provide you with security and flexibility in hours and days of work. Community Support Workers form meaningful and supportive relationships that brighten the life of our clients. We are looking for practical people with a 'can-do' attitude who are keen to start building their community service careers today

There are multiple Permanent Part-time positions available for 15 hours per week with the possibility of more hours across the Shoalhaven region.

Pay rates are between $23.84 and $26.73 per hour depending on experience. Travel time, kilometres, superannuation and Salary Packaging are also included on top of hourly rate.

We are happy to accept applications from those wanting a career change or looking for a start as a Community Support Worker, that we can support with training and gaining the required qualifications.

Our benefits- We care about you,

In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy: Competitive salaries and hourly rates Salary packaging options Additional paid personal leave every year Long Service Leave after 7 years of service Study Leave Professional development including internal and external training opportunities Healthy work/life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements* Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance

Our requirements to provide care

A Certificate III in a Care related field or working towards A current First Aid certificate, Working with Children's Check and NDIS Check (or willing to obtain) A driver's licence with an insured vehicle A genuine commitment to enriching the lives of others A willingness to give, or experience in providing support to our Aged and Disability clients by assisting with their everyday needs and activities A creative, personable and professional approach to the role Employees are required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine; or has been issued with a Medical Contraindication Certificate on the prescribed NSW Health form, exempting from vaccination.

Feel free to forward this vacancy to someone you may know!

For further information contact Rebecca Miller 0448 930 287.

Close Date: 8 January 2023 - As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.