Support Workers - Vic Street

Calvary Home Care | Victor Harbour 

Support Worker - Part Time 

Do you want to join a dynamic team as a Support Worker providing support to individuals living with a mental health diagnosis?

Within this rewarding role you will work within a residential setting to provide emotional support, personal care, social support, domestic assistance and household support services. These services aim to aim to improve and maintain a high quality of life for people living with chronic and enduring mental illness

As a Support Worker you will work as part of team of Support Workers and a Fulltime Manager within the residential facility. There is also attractive salary packaging options, access to an Employee Assistance program and opportunities to participate in and be rewarded through our Employee Recognition program.

Location: Victor Harbor

What you bring 

• Certificate III or above  in Mental Health/Disability/Individual Support or equivalent
• Experience of working with people who live with  long and enduring mental illness
• A compassionate approach to promoting positive health and wellbeing in daily life
• Experience of dealing with acute on chronic presentations
• Excellent communication skills
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Current Australian Drivers Licence, reliable insured motor vehicle and smart mobile phone/device
• Computer literacy and access to emails/internet
• Flexible availability to cover a range of shifts across the week including nights, public holidays and weekends
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• DCSI check in disability services is preferred or eligibility to get one 

For further information please contact Sally Adams - Talent Acquisition Consultant ***********@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella