Community Support Worker (Casual Pool)

SA Health

Kangaroo Island, SA
$28.52-28.82 per hour
Permanent
Part-time

1 month ago

Community Support Worker - Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Community Health
Salary: WHA3 $28.52 - $28.82 per hour + 25% casual loading
Casual (up to 15 March 2025), working over 7 day roster

The RoleThe Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network has moved to a Consumer Directed Care model for the provision of aged care, disability and support services.The Community Support Worker is integral to supporting this model of care by providing services including personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, transport and social support, to persons who are aged, frail or disabled and who wish to remain living in their own home with some assistance.Community support workers need to be flexible, conscientious and empathetic and be able to work autonomously in the community. They will work closely and collaboratively with the consumer, their family and other health professionals, to provide quality outcomes and maintain consumer independence where possible.Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health NetworkThe Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network borders each of the four Adelaide metropolitan Local Health Networks, providing services to the largest population group of all regional local health networks in South Australia.With an employed workforce of over 2000 people, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network is unique and geographically diverse, from peri-urban sites near Adelaide, to our wider regions, and the picturesque Kangaroo Island. This landscape sets us apart in the way we interact with metropolitan and state-wide health services and influences the expectations of our consumers and communities.Gifted with stunning coastlines, rolling hills, adventure, and culinary delights, the Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN on Kangaroo Island has a lot to offer. Whether you're into food and wine, nature, water sports, adventure, a tree or sea change or looking for a family friendly place to call home, you'll find it here.To find out more on the benefits of working with Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, please visit the links below:Eligibility & RequirementsThe successful applicant must be contactable by telephone, flexible and willing to participate in a 5-day roster working varied hours/shifts across different setting, including weekends as required. The position is primarily located on Kangaroo Island but the successful applicant may be required to work from other sites and/or facility within Barossa Hills Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island area.A current driver's license is also essential, as is a willingness to drive on country roads and access to a reliable, registered and insured (min. of third party insurance) motor vehicle.Prior experience working with Aboriginal consumers is essential, as is the ability to engage with the aboriginal community/consumers in a culturally appropriate manner and a willingness to undertake further training in this manner.Desirable

A current first aid certificate
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community)
Certificate IV in Disability

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)

DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundFind out more about working and living in regional Australia atAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 856508Application Closing Date15/3/2025 - 11.55PMAttachmentsAdvertised: 01 Mar 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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