Support Worker - Home Care Packages

The Home Care Package (HCP) team provide individually planned and coordinated suite of support and services designed to assist older people who need support to remain living independently, in their own homes.  

• Casual position within the Hunter area.
• Open to experienced and new Support Workers with a min Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field - Training available
• 25% casual loading + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay

We are looking for a Support Worker to work casually across our Home Care Packages program.
Home Care Packages responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality individualised support and assist our older adult clients, supporting them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.
• Follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support and support with personal care in the client's home.
• Assisting with transportation to attend appointments.

If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field, and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Minimum Cert III Qualification in Aged Care, Community Support or related field.
• Experience working with older adults.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A valid driver’s licence.

What we offer 
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. 
We provide: 

• Work-life balance in this casual role + 25% casual loading. 
• Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
• Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.    
• Professional support and supervision.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.      
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop. 

Next steps 
Please have a read of the below position description (below), attach a resume, and in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' field include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role. 

Position Description: 

If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Jane Jansons (Clinical Team Lead) at ************@each.com.au or Angelique Scarpias (Case Manager) at ***************@each.com.au

Applications close: Wednesday 6th March 2024.
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

*EACH Commitments*

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.  

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.  For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures.