Nowra and Shoalhaven Region
Full Time
Are you looking for purpose in your work life?
Do you value building relationships with people?
Are you looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours?
Do you want to work in a supportive and friendly community?
Here at Community Gateway, we are seeking an individual who is committed to wellness focused care services that give each of our clients meaning and affinity to life.
Benefits
- Be a part of an innovative health care service
- Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a culture that is aligned to Community Gateway’s core values of integrity, compassion, adaptability, respect and teamwork
- Enjoy a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of others
- SCHADS Award – Home Care Employee Level 4
- Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging of $15,900 per annum + $2,650 Meals & Entertainment per annum
- Participate in the Community Gateway Bonus Scheme
- Participate in the Community Gateway Reward and Recognition Program
- Enjoy work life balance and the option to purchase additional annual leave (up to two additional weeks).
At Community Gateway, we work on the premise that, even with age, chronic illness or disability, people generally have the desire and ability to make gains in their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being and lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.
About the role
The Senior Community Worker is integral to the provision of quality services to our clients through the delivery of effective support. This position provides mentoring to the Community Gateway Field Staff workforce.
Our Senior Community Workers are a stand-out role model to other Community Workers by demonstrating a consistent commitment to fulfilling duties related to mentoring, peer support and upskilling for less experienced Community Support Workers including buddy shifts and related documentation.
About you
Essential
- Certificate III Qualification in Home & Community Care, Aged Care, Disabilities, individual support or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years full time experience , or equivalent number of hours in a Community Worker position.
- Demonstrated ability to competently fulfil quality related responsibilities include spot check assessments.
- Excellent time management and demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to work health and safety requirements.
- High standard of customer service skills and understanding of, and commitment to person-centred practices.
- Ability to work a range of hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
We are seeking individuals who exemplify Community Gateways Core values of:
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
The successful candidate will demonstrate these values through their passionate, caring and can-do attitude towards making an impactful difference in someone’s life.
The successful applicant will have (or be willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NSW Working with Children Check
- A Current NSW Driver’s License
- Insured Motor Vehicle
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
About Us
Community Gateway is not-for-profit provider of aged care and disability services in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Mid North Coast regions of NSW.
We have been operating for more than 35 years and have a close connection to the communities in which we work.
Our services include case/care management, in home care and supports, respite, cleaning, transport services, social programs, life skills development, clinical care and allied health therapies.
Our team of dedicated employees genuinely care and take the time to get to know our clients and what is important to them, enabling us to form meaningful connections, based on a solid foundation of trust.
As a registered NDIS provider, we provide high quality, flexible supports, assisting clients to build on their capabilities and reach their goals.
We also place great importance on providing services that promote healthy ageing and independence, and improve physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Apply now:
Community Gateway is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment, where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with diverse gender identities and sexualities, have a disability, and/or form a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background to apply.
Please apply via the Seek link with your resume and a cover letter. We will be shortlisting as applications are received, please don’t hesitate to apply now.
For any enquiries about the position, please contact Stephen Clark, ••••@communitygateway.net.au
