Community Support Worker
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $35 - $45/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
In Sydney, a community and in-home support business that is expanding wants to hire a Community Support Worker full time. It is looking for a qualified, compassionate, motivated person to provide person-centred support to vulnerable members of the community, such as older people, families and people with disabilities, assessing their needs and coordinating community services. Part of the job is designing support programs that promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
Only candidates who are already in Australia can be considered, which includes Australian residents. Visa sponsorship might be available to suitably qualified, eligible people through 186 Employer Nomination Scheme, 494 regional (Provisional), 482 Skills in Demand and Subclass 407 Training, depending on employer approval, visa requirements, occupation eligibility and individual circumstances.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess clients' needs and deliver the educational, training and support programs that follow, interviewing clients to find out about their personal, social, emotional and financial difficulties
- Track and evaluate each client's progress, wellbeing and participation, and prepare reports on it
- Send clients on to community organisations, welfare agencies, healthcare providers and similar services, working alongside community groups, government departments and private organisations
- Study community needs and list the health, welfare, employment and training resources available, as well as options for finding a place to live
- Be a practical and emotional support for individuals and families, including children, older people and people with disabilities, for young people facing social, emotional and financial challenges, and for eligible clients in justice or rehabilitation programs where the service is involved
- Put together funding submissions, case documentation, progress reports and government reports
- Draft and review individual support plans, promoting independence, dignity and social inclusion, and defend clients' rights and access to community programs and resources
Requirements & Eligibility
- Completed Diploma of Community Services, or a Bachelor's degree in Community Services, or a relevant equivalent qualification
- Relevant work history in community services, disability support, aged care, social welfare or related services
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Understands person-centred care and community support principles
- Able to coordinate support services and keep accurate client records
- Able to work independently
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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