Part-Time Italian-Speaking Activity Leader, Social Groups

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted corporate gym memberships

Salary sacrifice/Packaging

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Swan Hill District Health in Swan Hill, VIC, is seeking 1 or 2 Activity Leaders to support Social Support Groups for older adults in the community. You will plan and facilitate engaging social and recreational activities that promote connection and wellbeing.

Role includes a Thursday full-day shift and a Wednesday afternoon session with conversational Italian support for the Italian group. Up to 30 hours per fortnight, with potential for extra casual hours across the program.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting older adults, people living with disability, or individuals accessing community-based services.
• Passion to promote social connections, wellbeing, and positive ageing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Qualifications or training in Leisure & Lifestyle, Community Services, Aged Care, or a related field (desirable).
• WEDNESDAY SHIFT ONLY: can communicate conversationally in Italian to support participants attending our Wednesday Italian social group, including playing Briscola and Bingo in Italian.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a variety of enjoyable group activities that support social engagement, recreation, and wellbeing.
• Encourage and assist participants to engage in social support groups and activities that align with their interests and goals.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
• Foster social connections and enhance quality of life through meaningful group experiences.
• Support participants during outings, events, and community-based activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Italian (conversational)

Education

Leisure & Lifestyle qualification

Aged Care training

Job description

Swan Hill District Health in Swan Hill, VIC, is seeking 1 or 2 Activity Leaders to support Social Support Groups for older adults in the community. You will plan and facilitate engaging social and recreational activities that promote connection and wellbeing.

Role includes a Thursday full-day shift and a Wednesday afternoon session with conversational Italian support for the Italian group. Up to 30 hours per fortnight, with potential for extra casual hours across the program.