Support Worker

About the Role

integratedliving has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to assist our clients in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie areas

• This is a permanent part-time opportunity.
• Must have availability Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm

Reporting to the Service Delivery Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing person-centered care to our clients so they can continue enjoying a high quality of life whilst remaining home and independent for as long as possible.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide domestic assistance (such as cleaning and meal prep)
• Foster an inclusive environment of social support that ensures are clients are engaged and happy
• Implement health and wellbeing initiatives that support our clients
• Assistance in the community with recreational activities including but not limited to grocery shopping or medical appointments
• Transporting clients as required
• Report changes in health and well-being as ongoing

About You

We are seeking a genuinely passionate support worker who enjoys interacting and working with the elderly. You will be values-driven in your approach to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients.

Required Skills, Experience, and Credentials:

• Current driver's license
• Registered, reliable, and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Confidence in using different forms of technology such as a smartphone or tablet
• Customer Service Focused to ensure excellence in service delivery.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of clients in a clear, concise, and patient manner
• Ability to exercise high empathy, compassion and respect when liaising with clients.

Benefits for you

• Attractive hourly rate - $30.61 per hour + 11.5% super + eligibility for NFP salary packaging (up to $15,900)
• Access to employee award programs including corporate discounts on private health insurance
• Travel allowance of 0.99c per km and paid travel time between services
• Daily mobile allowance paid when using your device for work-related purposes
• Be part of a supportive and experienced team that encourages professional development and offers career progression opportunities
• A career with purpose - enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us through
• A safe and healthy workplace culture which promotes diversity and mutual respect
• Employee Assistance Program support with 'no cost' access to wellness services

Come and join our esteemed national team of community services professionals, dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence and well-being.

About Us

integratedliving Australia provides community and home-based health services throughout rural, regional, and remote Australia. Our focus is on delivering better health outcomes for our clients and supporting them to live independent and active lives. We have innovated our services, now offering virtual and COVID-safe services to sustain client accessibility to our support. This innovation of services means we now need more Support Workers to join us across Australia.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description.

integratedliving Australia values diversity and promotes understanding and inclusion of all people organisation wide.

Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we live and work in and we actively encourage all applications.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

To apply: Scroll down the page, respond to the application questions covering the main requirements for this job, and submit.

https://integratedliving.org.au/work-with-us/careers-with-us