Social Support Program Worker (0.4 FTE)
Casual positions also available
- Great working environment and salary packaging benefits
- Work in the picturesque Macedon Ranges
- Exciting opportunity to work with an innovative team focused on quality client care
- Minimum of 15.2 hours a week on offer, flexibility required to cover staff leave
An exciting opportunity exists for an adaptable and energetic Social Support Program Worker to join our Social Support Program team located in Gisborne.
About You:
- You have energy and experience working in Social Support Programs with a diverse range of participants including CHSP, HCP, HACCPYP.
- You work effectively with the clients and program volunteers to deliver quality recreational activities which meet the client’s goals.
- You can assess and apply care planning.You work positively and collaboratively with team members.
- You model dignified and respectful interactions with members of the broader community.
- You demonstrate confidentiality and diversity awareness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and regularly review with customers identified goals and plans which contribute to a life of meaning for that individual and which extends their community integration
- Provide high quality recreational activities to participants in a group setting
- Work in a collaborative manner to implement activity programs to meet the needs of participants that facilitates participation and achievement
- Work within a Wellness and Reablement framework to provide support to participants and family to maintain their independence, including choice and decision making
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Provide program planning and implementation support
To be successful, you will have:
- Experience in providing social support within a group setting
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaboratively in a team
- Strong computer literacy skills
- A current Working with Children Check
- First Aid & CPR certificates.
As a valued employee, your experience matters. Look forward to:
- Being part of a trusted team within a supportive community
- Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
- Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
- A competitive salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)
- A comprehensive on-site orientation, training, and support
- A dedicated L&D team and learning culture putting you in the driver’s seat of your ongoing professional and personal development
More About Us
Macedon Ranges Health (MRH) is an award winning provider of primary health, community health, home care and residential aged care services across Victoria's beautiful Macedon Ranges region. On July 1, 2018, MRH officially united with leading aged care provider Benetas.
Benetas is dedicated to supporting older Victorians, their friends and carers, through a range of aged care and in-home services. We care about our people's health and wellbeing and invest significantly in their development. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Benetas is a recognised leader in Gender Equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation since 2006.
Keen to join us?
We respect and value differences, and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. To view the position description and to submit your application, please click Apply Now!
Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
Previous appliacants do not need apply.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which includes an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (in place of a Police Check). For more information on applying for a NDIS Clearance CLICK HERE. All applicants must have valid working rights, and all employees are required to be immunised with the Influenza Vaccination and Covid-19 Vaccination.