Tax-reducing salary packaging options availableWe are recruiting for an honest and reliable Service Worker to join our Specialist Community Services (SCS) team at the Village in Woodbridge. Reporting to the Cook and Service Lead, this is an opportunity to support people with a lived experience of severe and enduring mental illness, many of whom also have experiences of homelessness, to rebuild their lives through a recovery-based program. This service offers high support, shared house, and independent living options with support from a professional team of support staff.For more information on these services, please visit the Vinnies WA website here.About the role:As the Service Worker, your role is to clean and maintain the residents' living, eating, and bathroom areas, as well as the facilities' general administration areas. Ensure that they are in a clean and orderly condition and respond promptly to areas requiring immediate attention.Service Workers are required to assist the team with additional duties such as linen, laundering, and meal service as required.1 x Permanent Part-time position25.5 hours per week - working across Monday to Thursday; with availability to cover extra shifts as needed to cover staff absences.Undertakes detailed cleaning of bedrooms and communal areas, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout.Ensures that the correct cleaning agents are used in all duties and correctly stored upon completion of duties.Follow appropriate manual handling techniques when moving furniture during cleaning duties.Assists in preparing and serving meals and snacks.Works within a Recovery Framework, in collaboration with clients/consumers.Adopt a team approach to support the work, cooperating closely with team members to ensure continuity of service and support and the provision of a high-quality service to clients/consumers.Represents the organisation in a positive and professional manner at all times.About You:To succeed in this role and with Vinnies WA, you must be driven by service excellence and a sense of working for the greater good. Our expectations are that you have:Experience working in a similar position that included cleaning and/or infection control protocols and procedures.An understanding (from work or personal experience) of those experiencing homelessness and/or living with a mental diagnosis and the impact on people’s daily lives.Basic meal preparation and meal service including Foodsafe requirements.Knowledge of the principles, procedures, regulations, manual handling, and equipment used in cleaning operations.Experience in general laundry practices and methods, including the use of commercial machines.Demonstrated ability to operate as an essential team member through effective time management, organization, and attention to detail skills.Cultural awareness and empathy when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.Working for Vinnies WAOur values are at the heart of our Society. Anyone who comes into contact with us is better for it. Our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience, with our mission at our core.This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable Western Australians through person-centred services and programs, made possible by revenue from our Vinnies shops, donations, fundraising, grants, and over 4,000 dedicated employees, volunteers, and members.As a not-for-profit, Vinnies WA offers our employees:Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits (F/T & P/T employees only)Leave Loading + Birthday leave benefit (F/T & P/T employees only)15% team member discount card for our retail shopsScreening & Application ProcessVinnies WA is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people. Our preferred candidates are screened via Police Criminal History Check, legal right to work in Australia, and Working with Children Check (if required).If you are passionate about our “good works” and excited to represent Vinnies WA, please apply through SEEK by clicking “apply now”. Include:Current resume with 2 professional refereesA cover letter addressed to Sun Gi Chun - Cook/Service Lead, outlining your suitability and motivation (max 2 pages). *Previous applicants need not apply*We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds as an Equal Opportunity Employer. No recruitment agencies, please.
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