Social Care Assistant

Respect Aged Care; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 34 000 - 41 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary packaging benefits up to AU$15,

Meals and entertainment allowance

Resumo da oferta

Respect Wattleglen in Sale, Victoria, is seeking a Casual Social Care Assistant to help residents stay connected, engaged, and living life to the fullest. You’ll work closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the care team to provide meaningful activities and social engagement.

We value warmth, energy, and a genuine passion for supporting older people, with opportunities for ongoing learning, development, and career progression within a growing not-for-profit organisation.

Qualificações

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, social care, activities, recreation, or community programs.
• Genuine passion for supporting older people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and proactive approach to resident engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using care management systems, documentation, emails, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning and delivering engaging recreational and lifestyle programs.
• Support individual, group, and community-based activities.
• Develop social profiles and contribute to care planning.
• Encourage resident participation while promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
• Maintain activity resources and materials.
• Prepare newsletters, activity calendars, and resident communications.
• Assist with volunteer engagement and support.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Support residents' physical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Conhecimentos

Lifestyle coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Ferramentas

Care management systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Social Care Assistant (Casual) | Wattleglen, Sale VIC 3850

Bring joy, connection, and purpose to every day at Wattleglen

Are you someone who loves working with people, creating meaningful experiences, and making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians?

We're looking for a Casual Social Care Assistant to join the friendly team at Respect Wattleglen, Sale VIC 3850. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is creative, compassionate, and passionate about helping residents stay connected, engaged, and living life to the fullest.

At Respect, we believe aged care is about more support. It's about building relationships, creating moments of happiness, and helping people feel valued every day.

Why Join Respect?

As Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of aged care services in regional communities, we're committed to supporting both our residents and our employees.

When you join Respect, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, teamwork, and excellence

About the Role

As a Casual Social Care Assistant at Wattleglen, you'll play an important role in enhancing residents' wellbeing through engaging activities, social connection, and meaningful experiences.

Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the wider care team, you'll help create a vibrant and inclusive environment where residents feel supported, connected, and valued.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging recreational and lifestyle programs
• Supporting individual, group, and community-based activities
• Developing social profiles and contributing to care planning
• Encouraging resident participation while promoting dignity, choice, and independence
• Maintaining activity resources and materials
• Preparing newsletters, activity calendars, and resident communications
• Assisting with volunteer engagement and support
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Supporting residents' physical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing

About You

We're looking for someone who brings warmth, energy, and enthusiasm to everything they do.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, social care, activities, recreation, or community programs
• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A creative and proactive approach to resident engagement
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using care management systems, documentation, emails, and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous experience in aged care, disability, community services, recreation, lifestyle, or a similar field is highly regarded
• A commitment to providing person-centred care and supporting resident wellbeing

About Respect

Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922. We believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities.

Ready to Make Every Day Meaningful?

If you're passionate about bringing happiness, connection, and purpose to the lives of older people, we'd love to hear from you.