Care Support Specialist in the community is a rewarding and challenging career that involves providing support to individuals with varying levels of need, including those with physical disabilities, mental health conditions or dementia.
- Competitive hourly rate + super + salary packaging up to $15,900/annum
- Excellent on-the-job training plus ongoing free learning and development to support you in your role.
About Our Home Care Service:
We are one of Australia's largest and most trusted providers of in-home aged care. We proudly support over 8,000 people to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community and memories they love. We believe in discovering what's possible in peoples' lives and empowering them to live well. Together as a team we help people feel loved, valued and respected.
About the Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in people's lives. As a Care Support Specialist, you will enable our clients to live their best possible life, supporting them to live independently at home by helping them with everyday activities like:
* Hausdorff cleaning
* Assistance with showering and dressing
* Providing transport
* Help with shopping
What About You?:
We are looking for people who possess transferable skills in providing care and compassion to others, have a valid NSW/ACT Driver's Licence, reliable motor vehicle, mobile phone and access to a computer or tablet. A Certificate III in Individual Support is desirable (not essential), or a willingness to obtain. Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain is also required.
Benefits:
- Paid travel time and mileage
- Above average base rate + penalties + salary packaging with NFP tax-free component
- Access to in-house and online training programs
- Supportive, positive team environment
- Access to family friendly benefits like our EAP and wellness programs.