Family Support Worker

Right at Home; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home Sydney St George is seeking a dedicated support professional to assist families and vulnerable clients across the community, aged care, disability or family services settings.

You will apply your AQF Diploma or higher qualification, use your knowledge of Australian aged care systems, and work collaboratively with clients, families and health professionals to set goals and maintain case records. A NSW driver license is required.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher qualification and relevant experience.
• At least one year of experience supporting families, carers or vulnerable clients in a community, aged care, disability or family services setting.
• Knowledge of Australian aged care and disability systems, including Support at Home, My Aged Care and the NDIS.
• Experience assessing support needs, setting goals with families and maintaining accurate case records.
• Strong communication, active listening and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, health professionals and community service providers.
• Current NDS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check.
• Current NSW driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle for client and family visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Collaborative work

Aged care systems knowledge

Education

AQF Diploma or higher qualification

Job description

Right at Home Sydney St George | Rockdale NSW | Full-time
Salary: $80,000 per annum + superannuation

• AQF Diploma or higher qualification and relevant experience.
• At least one year of experience supporting families, carers or vulnerable clients in a community, aged care, disability or family services setting.
• Knowledge of Australian aged care and disability systems, including Support at Home, My Aged Care and the NDIS.
• Experience assessing support needs, setting goals with families and maintaining accurate case records.
• Strong communication, active listening and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, health professionals and community service providers.
• Current NDS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check.
• Current NSW driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle for client and family visits.