Support Worker

Riverwood Community Centre is seeking caring, reliable and motivated Support Workers who are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support within the community.

As part of our supportive team, you will help older Australians and, as services grow, people living with disability to feel safe, happy and connected to their local community.  As Riverwood Community Centre expands its aged care and disability service offerings, Support Workers will have opportunities to provide personal care, nutrition and respite services, therapeutic support for independent living and goal-focused support programs under the guidance of appropriately qualified health professionals.

Many of our clients come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, so we value workers who can build strong, respectful relationships and deliver support tailored to individual needs.

 What we offer you:

• Competitive remuneration and conditions, including paid travel time and kilometres

• Access to generous NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 (save on tax)

• Flexible days and shift times (school hours if preferred)

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and people living with disability

 What you will be doing:

Support Workers work independently at clients' homes or community venues, providing:

• Domestic assistance and general household cleaning

• Shopping assistance

• Transport services

• Social support and companionshi

• Centre-based and community activities that promote physical, social and emotional wellbeing

• Personal care support including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care and assistance with eating and drinking

• Meal preparation and support with nutrition

• Support in accordance with individual care plans, goals and preferences

• Regular communication, feedback and reporting to Team Leaders

As RCC expands its services, there may also be opportunities to provide support to NDIS participants in accordance with individual support plans and goals.

 What you bring to the role:

• Empathy, patience and a genuine desire to support others

• Experience providing aged care support, community support or disability support

• Experience supporting older people living with frailty, dementia, mobility limitations or chronic health conditions

• Demonstrated experience providing personal care, continence support and mobility assistance

• Understanding of person-centred, strengths-based and reablement approaches to care

• Ability to support clients to achieve individual goals and maintain independence

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful of clients' dignity and privacy

• Ability to speak a second language is highly regarded

 Requirements:

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and/or Disability) or equivalent

• Current First Aid and CPR certification – or willingness to obtain

• National Police Check

• Working with Children Check

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

 How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Riverwood Community Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of diverse cultural backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who share our commitment to inclusive, person-centred support.