Community Worker

Luxe Care Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Luxe Care is a leading boutique home care organisation delivering high-quality in-home care for older people across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. We seek a qualified Community Worker to assess needs, develop support plans and coordinate access to health, welfare and social services.

You will collaborate with clients, families, care managers and health professionals to promote independence, wellbeing and meaningful community participation while maintaining privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Aged Care, Disability Support, Individual Support, or Nursing.
• At least one year of relevant post-qualification experience in community services.
• Knowledge of person-centred support practices and referral pathways.
• Experience assessing client needs and developing or reviewing support plans.
• Current Australian driver licence and access to reliable transport.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Level 2 First Aid required if successful; WWCC may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and assess social, emotional, health, financial and welfare needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual support plans.
• Provide information, advocacy and practical assistance to clients and families.
• Help clients access healthcare, housing, education, employment, welfare and social services.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with community organisations and government agencies.
• Support clients to develop life skills, confidence, independence and community participation.
• Plan and contribute to community engagement, wellbeing and structured support activities.
• Monitor client progress and identify changes, concerns or potential risks.
• Prepare accurate assessments, case notes, referrals, progress reports and service documentation.
• Provide culturally responsive, respectful and person-centred support.
• Comply with privacy, safeguarding, WHS, infection-control and organisational requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Equivalent qualification

Job description

If you're friendly, energetic, hard-working, and passionate about making a difference in another person's life, then this may be the perfect role for you!

About Luxe Care:

Luxe Care is a leading and fast-growing boutique home care organisation providing high quality in-home care services for older people living across the Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula. We come highly recommended by our clients and care staff due to our support, engagement, commitment to professionalism and genuine care.

Our values:

• Trust
• Respect
• Empathy
• Open Minded
• Integrity

About the role:

Luxe Care is seeking a qualified and experienced Community Worker to join our team in a permanent full-time position. The Community Worker will assess clients’ needs, develop appropriate support plans, coordinate referrals and help clients access community, health, welfare and social services. You will work closely with clients, families, Care Managers, healthcare professionals, community organisations and government agencies.

• Interview clients and assess their social, emotional, health, financial and welfare needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual support plans.
• Provide information, guidance, advocacy and practical assistance to clients and their families.
• Help clients access healthcare, housing, education, employment, welfare, cultural and social support services.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with community organisations, government agencies and other service providers.
• Support clients to develop life skills, confidence, independence and meaningful community participation.
• Plan and contribute to community engagement, wellbeing and structured support activities
• Monitor client progress and identify changes, concerns or potential risks.
• Prepare accurate assessments, case notes, referrals, progress reports and service documentation.
• Provide culturally responsive, respectful and person-centred support.
• Comply with privacy, safeguarding, workplace health and safety, infection-control and organisational requirements.

We are looking for people who have:

• Qualification in Aged Care, Disability Support, Individual Support, or Nursing - (Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support) or equivalent
• At least one year of relevant post-qualification experience in community services, welfare, disability, aged care or a related environment
• Knowledge of person-centred support practices, community service systems and referral pathways
• Expeience assessing client needs and developing or reviewing support plans
• Strong communication, advocacy, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare professional case notes, reports, referrals and support documentation.
• A current Australian driver licence and access to reliable transport
• At least 12 months qualified experience in Aged Care / Home Care, ideally in acute setting, residential or community
• A passion for caring for people and delivering a high standard of care
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are highly regarded.
• Full Working Rights, Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (required if successful)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate- (required if successful)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)- (required if successful)

Working with us:

As an employee of Luxe Care, not only will you be part of an organisation that makes a real impact on people's lives, but you will also be offered a range of benefits such as:

• Annual salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive, knowledgeable and friendly team.
• A work environment which encourages wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Luxe Care Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Any information provided to Luxe Care Pty Ltd with respect to your application will be accessible only to those involved in the recruitment process. It will be used only for the purposes of recruitment and will be held securely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.