Social Groups Support Worker

3Bridges Community Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Paid Orientation Day

Workforce wellbeing programs

Paid Parental Leave

Complimentary annual flu vaccinations

Discounts on various 3Bridges services

Job summary

3Bridges Community Limited is seeking a Social Groups Support Worker in New South Wales, Sydney. You will assist in delivering group programs for older adults, provide personal care, and support social engagement across multiple sites.

Join a compassionate team focused on wellbeing, independence, and inclusive activity planning. A current NSW Working with Children Check and a valid licence for driving a van are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with frail, aged, or vulnerable people, or those with disability.
• Certificate III in Individualised Support / Aged Care, or equivalent.
• Manual handling experience.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work sensitively and respectfully with vulnerable clients.
• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of group programs, recreational activities, and outings.
• Support clients with personal care, hygiene, and functional needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement in group discussions and activities.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ functional abilities or wellbeing.
• Provide feedback to inform program development and individual activity plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records and documentation.
• Support home care services when groups are not running, including domestic assistance and social support.
• Promote the service to the community and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a small 3Bridges van as required (full licence sufficient; LR licence highly desirable).

Skills

Aged care experience

Certificate III

Manual handling

Aged Care Standards

Communication skills

Empathy and inclusion

Team collaboration

Dementia care

Education

Certificate III in Individualised Support / Aged Care

Job description

About the Role

Join 3Bridges as a Social Groups Support Worker, assisting in the delivery of high-quality support and engaging activities for older adults attending 3Bridges social groups, outings, and shopping trips.

In this role, you will support clients’ independence, wellbeing, and social engagement through practical assistance, personal care, and active participation in group activities. You’ll work collaboratively with the Team Leader and wider 3Bridges team to ensure each client enjoys a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

This position is ideal for someone compassionate, energetic, and passionate about supporting older adults or vulnerable community members to live fulfilling, connected lives. Flexibility to work across all sites is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of group programs, recreational activities, and outings.
• Support clients with personal care, hygiene, and functional needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement in group discussions and activities.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ functional abilities or wellbeing.
• Provide feedback to inform program development and individual activity plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records and documentation.
• Support home care services when groups are not running, including domestic assistance and social support.
• Promote the service to the community and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a small 3Bridges van as required (full licence sufficient; LR licence highly desirable).

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with frail, aged, or vulnerable people, or those with disability.
• Certificate III in Individualised Support / Aged Care, or equivalent.
• Manual handling experience.
• Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work sensitively and respectfully with vulnerable clients.
• Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia will be highly regarded

Capabilities & Characteristics

• Compassionate, inclusive, and understanding approach.
• Flexible, creative, and responsive to role demands.
• Committed to social justice and continuous improvement.
• Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills.
• Passion for supporting older adults and vulnerable members of the community.

About 3Bridges

3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.

3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable people. We expect all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and safeguarding throughout the recruitment process. All appointments are subject to child-safe recruitment practices, including reference checks, Working with Children Checks (WWCC), National Police Checks, and other reasonable screening requirements.

3Bridges Benefits

• Salary packaging options
• Paid Orientation Day
• Workforce wellbeing programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
• Discounts on various 3Bridges services

The successful candidate will be required to complete aNational Police Check (facilitated by 3Bridges)and hold avalid NSW Working With Children Check.