Leisure & Wellness Officer - Narla

Uniting NSW & ACT; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Employee referral program

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking a Wellness Officer to enrich the physical and social wellbeing of residents in our aged care settings. You will identify opportunities for connection, lead enjoyable activities and support residents in pursuing personal goals.

The role is permanent part-time with five shifts per fortnight. You will work with a caring, collaborative team and contribute to a positive, inclusive living environment that respects dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged/community care or lifestyle programs is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a care team.
• Excellent organisation and time management; comfortable using basic technology.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to connect residents with social and wellness activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to help residents set and achieve goals.
• Build rapport with residents and families to support recreation and independence.
• Support residents with health and wellness activities to enable community participation.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisation & time management

Tech savvy

Documentation systems

Email & mobile usage

Tools

Documentation systems

Email

Mobile phones

Job description

• Permanent part time vacancy - 5 shifts per fortnight
• Leading not for profit

About the Role

Our Wellness Officers embody inspired care and are the heartbeat of the team. You'll enhance the physical and social well-being of our residents by providing opportunities for connection and community building.

What do we need you to do?

• You'll identify and seek out opportunities to connect clients with social and wellness activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to help residents set and achieve their goals.
• Build rapport with residents and families that will encourage recreational interests and make their dignity and independence a top priority
• You'll support residents with health and wellness activities, to enable participation in the community

What do we need you to bring?

• Ideally, we're looking for previous experience in aged/community care or Lifestyle programs in Aged Care, but if you're qualified and just starting out on your career, we'd love to hear from you too.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills and a gift for working collaboratively with your team
• Great organisation and time management skills, and confidence using various technologies including documentation systems, email and mobile phones.
• You'll need to be resilient and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we support all our Uniting team members in growing and developing to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, and great benefits. Together, we can build a better future for the people we serve, for Uniting and you.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value - it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.