Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Are you passionate about fostering a sense of community and making a positive impact?
South West Healthcare's Macarthur Community Health Centre is seeking an experienced Social Support Group (SSG) Assistant to join our dedicated team in a part-time role, supporting the well-being of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
As part of the Macarthur SSG program, you'll help deliver meaningful activities that focus on participants' strengths, encouraging social integration and promoting a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment.
You'll collaborate with the SSG team to provide exceptional care, ensuring the program meets the unique needs and goals of its participants.
Position overview Part-time (28 hours per fortnight), On-going positionLocation; Macarthur Community HealthWhat you bring The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and remaining customer focused at all times.The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Enrolled Nursing, or a Certificate 3 in Aged Care, Disability, Lifestyle and Leisure, ideally along with related experience in aged care or activity-based programs experience.You must have a demonstrated ability to prepare, lead and deliver varied and imaginative activities to suit the client groups, work collaboratively within a team and hold good interpersonal and communication skills.A Safe Food Handling Certificate, current Victorian drivers licence and a willingness to obtain a light rigid endorsed licence is also required.What we offer You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributionsInternal and external professional development opportunitiesA range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programsExcellent terms and conditions of employmentWho we are As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.
Learn more about SWH here .
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit:
How to apply Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 29 December 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification Allied Health Assistant or Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 or Victorian Public Health Sector with the classification Enrolled Nurse
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
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South West Healthcare is committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life for people in south west Victoria.
An incorporated body under the Health Services Act 1988, South West Healthcare is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor-in-Council from community nominees.
Board members each serve three-year terms, and may be eligible for re-nomination at the end of each term.
Daily management of the service is by a six-person Executive, headed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Each executive member is responsible for a specific area of the service - medical services; nursing services; mental health services; finance and business services; primary and community services.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
South West Healthcare is committed to providing a comprehensive range of health care services to enhance the quality of life for people in south west Victoria.
An incorporated body under the Health Services Act 1988, South West Healthcare is overseen by a 10-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor-in-Council from community nominees.
Board members each serve three-year terms, and may be eligible for re-nomination at the end of each term.
Daily management of the service is by a six-person Executive, headed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Each executive member is responsible for a specific area of the service - medical services; nursing services; mental health services; finance and business services; primary and community services.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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