Wellbeing and Care Support Officer - Kyogle

Whiddon; Tuncester; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Quarterly gifts

Retail discounts

Employee referral program

Scholarships & development

Recognition programs

Locations across NSW & QLD

Job summary

Whiddon in Kyogle, NSW, is seeking casual wellbeing activity coordinators to plan and run engaging programs for residents, supporting independence and mobility. You will listen to residents, draw on creativity, and collaborate with a supportive care team.

Applicants should hold a Cert IV in Leisure and Health (or be willing to undertake studies) and be prepared for a community-focused role within our not-for-profit Whiddon family.

Qualifications

• Hold a Cert IV in Leisure and Health or equivalent.
• Willing to undertake studies to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities and programs for residents.
• Promote residents' emotional and physical wellbeing to maintain independence and mobility.

Education

Cert IV in Leisure and Health

Job description

You are creative with ideas and energy, so we will complement these with Care Home leaders that listen to you and support you with an open mind and recognition of how important your wellbeing support is for residents.

As you plan and implement activities and programs, you will discover the unique personalities and life experiences of residents, as well as the growing network of passionate Wellbeing and Care Support professionals who will support you with their ideas and creativity.

This is a unique way of applying your talents to promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents to maintain their independence and mobility.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Kyogle, in the Northern Rivers region, on a casual basis.

We are looking for candidates that hold a Cert IV in Leisure and Health, or equivalent (or who are willing to undertake these studies).

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body (Casual employees)
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
  • Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
  • Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
  • Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
  • Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more... we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.