Kempsey and Mid North Coast Region

Full Time

Are you looking for purpose in your work life?

Do you value building relationships with people?

Are you looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours?

Do you want to work in a supportive and friendly community?

Benefits

Be a part of an innovative health care service

Work in a supportive and friendly environment with a culture that is aligned to Community Gateway’s core values of integrity, compassion, adaptability, respect and teamwork

Enjoy a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of others

SCHADS Award - Home Care Employee Level 4

Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging of $15,900 per annum + $2,650 Meals & Entertainment per annum

Participate in the Community Gateway Bonus Scheme

Participate in the Community Gateway Reward and Recognition Program

Enjoy work life balance and the option to purchase additional annual leave (up to two additional weeks).

About the role

The Senior Community Worker is integral to the provision of quality services to our clients through the delivery of effective support. This position provides mentoring to the Community Gateway Field Staff workforce.

Our Senior Community Workers are a stand-out role model to other Community Workers by demonstrating a consistent commitment to fulfilling duties related to mentoring, peer support and upskilling for less experienced Community Support Workers including buddy shifts and related documentation.

About you

Essential

We are seeking individuals who exemplify Community Gateways Core values of

Integrity

Compassion

Respect

Teamwork

Adaptability

Certificate III Qualification in Home & Community Care, Aged Care, Disabilities, individual support or equivalent.

Minimum of two years full time experience , or equivalent number of hours in a Community Worker position

Demonstrated ability to competently fulfil quality related responsibilities include spot check assessments

Excellent time management and demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to work health and safety requirements

High standard of customer service skills and understanding of, and commitment to person centred practices

Ability to work a range of hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm

The successful applicant will have (or be willing to obtain)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NSW Working with Children Check

A Current NSW Driver’s License

Insured Motor Vehicle

First Aid and CPR Certificate

About Us

Community Gateway is not-for-profit provider of aged care and disability services in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Mid North Coast regions of NSW.

We have been operating for more than 35 years and have a close connection to the communities in which we work.

Our services include case/care management, in home care and supports, respite, cleaning, transport services, social programs, life skills development, clinical care and allied health therapies.

Our team of dedicated employees genuinely care and take the time to get to know our clients and what is important to them, enabling us to form meaningful connections, based on a solid foundation of trust.

As a registered NDIS provider, we provide high quality, flexible supports, assisting clients to build on their capabilities and reach their goals.

We also place great importance on providing services that promote healthy ageing and independence, and improve physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Apply now:

Community Gateway is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment, where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with diverse gender identities and sexualities, have a disability, and/or form a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background to apply.

Please apply via the Seek link with your resume and a cover letter. We will be shortlisting as applications are received, please don't hesitate to apply now.

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Stephen Clark, [email protected]