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Community Support Worker

About the role

IMMEDIATE START We are seeking multiple Community Support Workers for positions based in:

Port Augusta SA 5700
Murray Bridge SA 5253
Port Lincoln SA 5606
Riverland SA

The objective of this role is to provide support and care to Aboriginal Elders and Clients, to support them to remain safely in the home for a long as possible. You will work with a close knit team of professionals to communicate in culturally respectful ways and in their language where possible to promote and achieve positive client outcomes.

Location:

Port Lincoln, Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula

Work type:

Casual

Posted on:

20/1/25

Apply due:

N/A

About you

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply. To be successful you will possess a Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services or higher, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will also have a natural ability to actively engage with clients and respect cultural diversity. Previous experience working with Aboriginal people be highly regarded but not essential. You will have a recent National police check or willing to obtain one. You will require a current SA Driver’s license and vehicle insurance. You must possess unrestricted work rights in Australia (sponsorship is NOT available). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment which values and respects diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. For any queries regarding this vacancy, please write to hr@aboriginalcs.org.au We look forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing personal care, domestic assistance, social support and transporting clients. You will also work closely with the Regional Coordinators in developing your rosters on a fortnightly basis. This role requires you to ensure the secure management of client confidential information and compliance with relevant legislation and policy.

What we offer

$15,899 worth of salary packaging, and another $2,650 on meals entertainment & vacation accommodation via our salary sacrifice partner, potentially increasing your take home pay by $6,399 per annum.
Opportunity to work for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and assist Aboriginal People and Communities.
Learn and develop with our growing team

Diversity and Inclusion

Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) is committed to developing a diverse workforce and applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency to all recruitment and selection processes. We are committed to the selection of applicants on merit and to building organisational capability and excellence through its people. ACS assesses applicants on the basis of their knowledge, skills, attributes, and experiences.

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