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
A Sydney community and in-home support service that is growing needs a Community Support Worker on a full-time basis. The worker should be qualified, caring and motivated. The job is to support people directly in a person-centred way, including older people, people with disabilities, families and other vulnerable people. You will look at what each person needs, connect them with community services and build programs that support independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
To apply you need to be already in Australia, either as an Australian resident or as an eligible candidate. The employer may offer visa sponsorship to suitably qualified and eligible candidates on Subclass 482 Skills in Demand, 407 Training, 186 Employer Nomination Scheme and 494 regional (Provisional) pathways. This is subject to employer approval, visa requirements, occupation eligibility and individual circumstances.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assess what each client needs
- Plan, develop and run education, training and support programs
- Talk with clients to find out their personal, social, emotional and financial difficulties
- Keep track of clients' progress, wellbeing and participation and report on it
- Refer clients to community organisations, welfare agencies and healthcare providers
- Find out what the community needs and which health, welfare, employment and training resources exist, including help to find a place to live
- Work with community groups, government departments, welfare agencies and private organisations
- Give practical and emotional help to individuals and families, and to young people facing social, emotional and financial challenges
- Help eligible clients in justice or rehabilitation programs where this is part of the service, and prepare funding submissions, case documentation and reports for government bodies
- Write and review support plans for independence, dignity and social inclusion, and stand up for clients' rights and access to community programs
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant equivalent qualification, a Bachelor's degree in Community Services, or a completed Diploma of Community Services
- Relevant experience in community services, disability support, aged care, social welfare or related services, plus strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of person-centred care and community support principles, with the ability to coordinate support services and keep accurate client records
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Visa guide: Australia 482 Visa Guide, Written for Tanzania