Social Support Facilitator

Company description:

Colac Area Health

Job description:

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

SOCIAL SUPPORT FACILITATOR
Permanent Part Time - 18 hours per week

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

This role will provide a wonderful opportunity to expand our current innovative Social Support team that generate and conduct one to one and group programs for carer respite, social connections and community engagement within a friendly and safe environment.

Social Support engaging programs include exercise, outings, events, educational sessions, carer respite, volunteer visiting and are sportive of participants to maintain and improve their wellbeing and skills.

What's required?

• Minimum Cert III in Individual Support or its equivalent or working towards.
• First Aid Certificate Level 2 or willingness to undertake.
• Demonstrated rapport with older people and an understanding of their needs.
• Experience of working with the aged as well as with participants with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of aged people and the social experiences that will add value to their lives.
• Knowledge of social support and other relevant services
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including time management.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer systems including MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook and social media platforms.
• Capacity to work as a sole worker and co-operatively within a team.
• A positive, energised and encouraging outlook.
• Experience of delivering a person-centred approach.
• Experience with group work and managing group dynamics.
• Current Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check.

Benefits working with us

Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH