Expression of Interest - Support Worker

Just Better Care; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join a caring and dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality in-home support services to clients, ensuring their dignity and independence. Responsibilities include personal care, social support, and domestic assistance, all while fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability Support. Join a friendly network where your contributions will make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in Community Aged, Disability, or Health care.
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to clients in accordance with their support plan.
• Monitor the wellbeing of customers and report on their progress.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Computer Operation

Caregiving

Case Management

Special Needs

Training & Development

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate III in Disability Support

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Mobile App

Job description

• Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community

Support clients in your local area and choose hours that suit your lifestyle.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our caring and dynamic team and provide high quality inhome support services to our valued clients.

About us :

Across Australia Just Better Care provides inhome aged care and disability support services supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years we have been supporting older people and people living with disability to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.

Our friendly compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.

The role :

Providing each client with high quality care and support that is respectful dignified safe and encourages independence in accordance with the individuals support plan.

Services include :

Personal care : showering dressing grooming and medication assistance

Social support / transportation for social activities shopping / groceries travelling to medical appointments

Domestic assistance : light household cleaning laundry and meal preparation

Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment

Supporting customers with complex and / or challenging needs

Monitoring the wellbeing of customers and reporting on their progress

Provide updates on customer progress following each service

About you :

Good interpersonal skills & written / verbal communication skills

Ability to build rapport & good working relationships

Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes / feedback

What you will need :

Certificate III in Aged Care Disability or Individual Support or equivalent

At least one years experience in Community Aged Disability or Health care

Current and clear Criminal Record Check

Current Working with Children Check

Current CPR / First Aid Certificate

Current Australian Drivers Licence

Reliable registered and fullyinsured vehicle

Smartphone with internet access

Next steps :

If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly professional network please apply today by clicking on Apply.

Possible starts with you!

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling