Social care assistant

Respect Group; Sale; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible casual shifts

Supportive team environment

Ongoing learning and development

Career progression

Salary packaging benefits

Zusammenfassung

Respect Wattleglen in Sale, VIC is seeking a Casual Social Care Assistant to enrich residents' wellbeing through engaging activities and meaningful experiences.

You will work closely with residents, families, volunteers and the care team to create a vibrant, inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued. This casual role offers flexible shifts, development opportunities, and a values‑driven workplace built on respect, compassion and teamwork.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coordinating lifestyle, social care, activities, recreation, or community programs.
• 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.
• Proficient with care management systems, emails and MS Office.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Aufgaben

• Assisting with 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.

Kenntnisse

Lifestyle coordination

Social care

Activities

Community programs

Jobbeschreibung

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 than 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.