Permanent Part Time - 28 hours per fortnight
Classification - IN31/IN32 depending on experience
Salary - $******* to $***** per hour + 12% Superannuation
About us
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.
Coleraine is a town in Victoria, Australia on the Glenelg Highway, 350 kilometres west of the state capital, Melbourne and 35 kilometres north-west of Hamilton in the Shire of Southern Grampians local government area.
It was named after the town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. With history around every corner, Coleraine is one of Victoria's oldest country towns, offering a glimpse into a past that stretches back nearly 200 years. Beyond its rich heritage, Coleraine is a hidden gem for nature lovers, whether you're drawn to towering eucalypts, indulgent sweet treats, or peaceful fishing spots.
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About the role
Social Support Groups are held in Coleraine Campus 2 days per week, servicing the Coleraine and Merino Residents.
The Western District Health Service Social Support Groups provide day programmes to support people living in our community, catering for people living in their own homes within the Hamilton, Penshurst, Coleraine and Merino area over 5 days per week. We strive to ensure our members live well, achieve and feel valued, build on their skills and interests, stay connected within the community and maintain independence.
The Social Support Group department has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic, Social Support Group Assistant to join our team in Coleraine.
As part of this role you will be required to work in a team of 2 staff, co-lead, drive the bus for pick-ups and drop-offs from and to members' homes and on outings, facilitate a creative, dynamic, productive programme in a safe working environment, and promote innovative and effective programmes to support members of the community to live well and feel valued.
You will build partnerships to maximise independence and wellness by supporting the members to build on their strengths and interests to achieve identified goals and monitor members' health and wellbeing.
In addition, develop and maintain teamwork, communicate effectively with all staff in the SSG department, volunteers, members and carers, and work as a co-leader in program planning, delivery, evaluation and building on community connections.
Assist the Manager and/or Coordinator (based in Hamilton) with administrative duties as required.
You will bring:
Minimum Certificate III in Community Services Leisure and Health, Allied Health Assistant or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A demonstrated capacity to work flexibly
For more details take a look at our Position Description.
Closing Date: Sunday 14th of December ****
Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applicants
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and Aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
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