Support Services Worker

Anglicare North Queensland Limited; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited seeks dedicated Support Services Workers for a permanent part-time position in Rosemount and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting our elderly clients with household tasks and providing social support, making a meaningful impact in their daily lives. Applicants should possess good communication skills and the ability to work independently. Join a respected Not For Profit organization committed to community support and making a real difference.

Benefits

Salary Packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free

Employee Discounts

6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount

Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave

Free annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Comfortable using housekeeping equipment.
• Able to follow domestic care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide general household cleaning, laundry, cooking, and social support.
• Ensure service standards are met at all times.
• Complete duties within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Housekeeping

Education

Certificate II or III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations)

Job description

Our Sunshine Coast Home and Community Service are currently seeking dedicated Support Services Workers to join our team in a permanent part-time opportunity within the following areas:

Woombye, Nambour, Burnside, Palmwoods, Rosemount, Mapleton.

Our Support Services Workers provide invaluable support by providing general household cleaning, laundry, cooking and social support to our older population with help around their homes. This role does not involve personal care, personal hygiene or medications.

About the role:

• The physical demands of this role will include standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching etc.
• Ensure cleaning and other service standards outlined by Anglicare are met at all times
• Ensure duties are completed within the expected timeframe
• Use equipment as instructed to minimise risk of injury, and follow all manual handling and safe driving practices, in accordance with procedures and training

About you:

• Comfortable in the use of housekeeping equipment
• Able to follow domestic care plans
• Clear communicator who can maintain professional boundaries with clients and their families
• Demonstrated ability to be able to work independently and effectively with the elderly
• A Certificate II or III in Asset Maintenance (Cleaning Operations) will be highly regarded but not required

Qualifications:

• Current Driver Licence and your own reliable vehicle
• A current National Police Certificate
• Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots (or willingness to obtain)
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• 11.5% Super.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

Interested? Apply online attaching your current resume

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.

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Community Services & Development 1,001-5,000 employees

For over 150 years, Anglicare has been providing care, support, and advocacy for Queenslanders in need. Our mission is to serve with compassion, to help create dignity, and respect, creating a more loving, just, and inclusive society.

With services spanning aged care, youth support, family support, foster care, housing & homelessness services and counselling, we’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the state. With more than 3,500 staff and 600 volunteers, we provide essential services that empower people and strengthen communities.

For over 150 years, Anglicare has been providing care, support, and advocacy for Queenslanders in need. Our mission is to serve with compassion, to help create dignity, and respect, creating a more loving, just, and inclusive society.

With services spanning aged care, youth support, family support, foster care, housing & homelessness services and counselling, we’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the state. With more than 3,500 staff and 600 volunteers, we provide essential services that empower people and strengthen communities.

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