Social Support Worker

Position Title: Social Support Worker    

Classification: IN38                           

Salary per hour: $31.65 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 56 hours per fortnight

Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

 

 

Role description

Join a passionate team making a real difference in people's lives. As a Social Support Worker, you will deliver meaningful, person-centred support to older people and individuals with disability, helping them stay connected, independent and engaged in their community. Through facilitating group activities, supporting community access, and contributing to goal-directed care planning, you will play a key role in improving wellbeing and reducing social isolation for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values a strengths-based, wellness and reablement approach. You'll be part of a service that prioritises quality, innovation and continuous improvement, while offering variety in your day-to-day work and genuine connection with the people you support. If you are someone who brings energy, empathy and a commitment to high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate diverse activity programs tailored to meet the needs and interests of our participants.
• Provide advocacy, support, and information to empower individuals and their families to access relevant services and resources.
• Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to ensure holistic and coordinated care for our participants.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and funding requirements.
• Uphold Dhelkaya Health's values of integrity, compassion, and respect in all aspects of your work

 

As a valued member of our Social Support & Wellbeing Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and quality of life of our diverse community of participants - this is a dynamic role where every day is a chance to make a positive impact on people's lives

 

About you

What We're Looking For:

• Experience undertaking group activity programs, especially with older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Strong skills in conducting intake and assessments and collaborating with clients/participants/carers on goal directed care planning.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of and experience utilising the My Aged Care portal
• A commitment to delivering person-centered care that promotes independence, connection, and meaningful engagement then we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role In a supportive and positive team!

 

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

 

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Purdy Buckle – Manager Living Well on 03 5479 1000.

 

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.