Community Support Worker

South West Care Services PTY LTD is hiring a Full time Community Support Worker role in Campbelltown, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Community Worker

Great team, great opportunity

·       Full-time

·       Location: Campbelltown NSW

·       Excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a difference to people’s lives

·       Work with a supportive and accessible management team

·       Salary range: $70,000-$80,000 plus superannuation

 

About the Role:

 

South West Care Services Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS Service Provider. We specialise in providing in-home Care and Community Access to our Aged and Disability participants throughout Central Sydney and Greater Sydney.

 

As a community worker you will work with empathy to complete a variety of domestic, social, respite, and personal care services to ensure a quality life with dignity, respect, and social inclusion.

Our values are built around Respect, Integrity, and Care, and we are looking for people with these values to join our team.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the right experience and skillset to further develop their skills and career in a dynamic organisation.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

·       In-depth understanding of NDIS support items as outlined in the NDIS Guidelines.

·       Evaluate, design, and implement client support plans while ensuring adherence to South West Care’s policies and procedures.

·       Identify and assess community needs, including healthcare, welfare, housing, employment, training, and other essential services.

·       Build and maintain strong working relationships with community organizations, clinical services, and other relevant providers to facilitate effective communication, referrals, and coordinated care.

·       Provide individual and group support to clients, helping them address social, emotional, and financial challenges while empowering them to make informed decisions and work towards their goals.

·       Monitoring and reporting of clients' progress, including participant referrals, progress against NDIS Goal Plans, and data collection and reporting where required.

·       Advocate on behalf of clients to access services within the community supporting our clients’ families by providing education and care.

·       Preparing submissions for fundraising and reports to government bodies and other agencies.

·       Undertake ongoing professional development as required.

 

In addition to the above responsibilities, you must also perform any other reasonable duties as directed occasionally.

 

Role Requirement:

·       Qualification in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or Aged Care.

·       Current NSW driver’s licence

·       Current First Aid Certificate

·       Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

·       Police Check (or willing to obtain)

·       NDIS Workers Check

 

Skills and Qualifications:

·       AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a highly relevant field

·       At least 2-3 years of experience in a relevant position.

 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a right to work in Australia. Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

 

South West Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.