Community Support Specialist | Dubbo
Dubbo, NSW, Australia, 2830
Permanent Part-Time
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Permanent Part Time role based at Dubbo
Offering 22.8 hours per week with flexibility to accommodate school hours
Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another
Key Benefits:
As a registered not-for-profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Fantastic learning opportunities – staff professional development
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
About the team:
Our HopeStreet - Dubbo centre is a place of refuge and restoration where faith is put into action. The people who walk through our doors experience brokenness and are often suffering from homelessness, domestic violence, marriage breakdown, and financial stress. Each story and circumstance is different, however the one thing that unites these situations is the lack of hope.
Our team helps to build up every person from where they are, offering hope, care, and practical support that addresses all relevant needs.
About the role:
As a Community Support Specialist / Client Support Worker, you will primarily provide high-quality person-centred care and support to clients in the Community Centre and assist the Manager and team in enhancing client support services.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
Experience working with people living with disadvantage and in high need communities
Understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and values
Strong interpersonal skills for establishing relationships and building trust
Ability to adapt to a dynamic and diverse community environment
Ability to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Understanding of capacity building and the impact of trauma
Commitment to WHS and Infection Control policies
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT, and WA. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.
If you would like to be considered for this role, attach your CV and a Cover Letter.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.
Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Please note: This position is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly.
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