Centacare Careers

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS

Type: Casual
Ref No: 18/60
Applications Close: Mon, 17/9/2018

Are you energetic, positive and outgoing?

Are you calm under pressure?

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?

If you said yes to the above, we would love to hear from you! As a Community Support Worker, you will have the very valuable role of assisting clients to achieve their goals through choice and participation.

These outcomes will be achieved by providing, personal care, community access, social support, domestic assistance and access to specialist services.

These opportunities involve assisting, as part of a small team, in the provision of 24/7 high needs support to a female client. Due to the nature of personal care provided to this particular client, and the client’s preference, St Agnes’ Parish considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

WHY WORK FOR US?

  • Be a part of a sensitive, caring and non-judgmental environment who help fulfil the lives of our clients
  • Our services promote physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing
  • Develop and grow your skills through ongoing support and development opportunities.

Permanent employees also have access to:

  • Attractive Salary Packaging options
  • Health and Wellness program including access to join the Fitness Passport Program
  • Ongoing support, training and development opportunities

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will have:

  • Commitment to work in harmony with Catholic Values and Principles
  • Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability, or willing to obtain
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Current Full NSW drivers’ license and a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
  • Energetic, positive attitude
  • Experience assisting with personal care
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including overnight and a rotating roster 24 hours/7 days a week

HOW DO I APPLY?

If this role sounds like the one for you, click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume including two work references. Candidates who do not submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

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