Social Support Planned Activity worker

Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (DNLC) is seeking a dedicated care support worker to join our team in Melbourne. You will facilitate Social Support PAGs, assist with personal care when needed, and drive a 12-seat vehicle for client transport and excursions.

As a valued team member, you will support individuals with their goal plans, participate in outings, and contribute to a safe, compliant workplace through WHS practices and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III or higher in Aged Care/Individual Support or related qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate (level 2) or willingness to obtain it.
• Current Working With Children Certificate or willingness to obtain it.
• Willingness to undergo police check prior to commencing.
• Demonstrated experience driving a 12 seater vehicle.
• Two professional references.
• Must undergo Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES).
• Influenza vaccinations mandatory unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Social Support PAG, assist with room setup and pack away.
• Provide supervision and assistance in personal care if required.
• Drive 12 seat vehicle to pick up/drop off clients and during excursions.
• Facilitate special activities, outings and events.
• Encourage participation and work with individuals on goal plans.
• Implement and observe WHS practices and report risks.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to improve service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Vehicle operation

Person-centered care

Education

Cert III+ in Aged Care/Individual Support, HACC or related qualification

Job description

Key responsibilities

Facilitate Social Support Planned Activity Group (PAG), assist with room set up and pack away

Provide supervision and assistance in matters of personal care if required

Drive 12 seat vehicle to pick up/drop off clients attending programs and during excursions

Facilitate special activities, outings and events from time to time

Encourage appropriate participation of all clients

Work with individuals focusing on individual goal plans

Implement and observe WHS practices and procedures and report risks

Continue Professional Development to ensure quality of care provision

About you

Minimum Cert III+ in Aged Care/Individual Support, HACC or related qualification

Current First Aid Certificate (level 2) or willingness to obtain it

Current Working With Children Certificate or willingness to obtain it

Willingness to undergo current police check prior to commencing

Demonstrated experience driving a 12 seater vehicle

Proven ability in working in a team environment

Minimum two (2) professional references

Undergo Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES)

Influenza vaccinations mandatory unless exempt

About us

The Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (DNLC) is a not for profit organisation that has operated in Doveton for over 40 years. We are a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work to improve the lives of our community by providing a range of programs and activities that support each person to live independently and well. We support a wide range of participants and work with participants in receipt of Home and Community Care, Commonwealth Home Support Program and NDIS.

Continued professional development opportunities to improve service delivery