• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Health, Cowell
• Salary: $1,106.10 - $1,117.80 per week (pro rata)
• Ongoing Part Time positions available - WHA4

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Community Support Worker to join our Community Health team in providing services including personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, transport & social support to persons who are aged, frail or disabled & who wish to remain in their own home with some assistance, or are living in a Residential Aged Care facility.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network has moved to a Consumer Directed Care model for the provision of aged care, disability and support services. This allows consumers to maintain greater control over their lives by allowing them to make choices about the services they receive and who delivers those services. Consumers are encouraged to actively participate in identifying and setting goals, and to determine what level of involvement they want in managing their own care arrangements.

Under this model of care, the funding associated with the role of the Community Support Worker is controlled by consumers, rather than by the health provider. This means that consumers have an active role in determining the shifts that are available, the duties that are performed, the frequency of demand for the service, and the choice of provider organisation.

Positions available:

• Ongoing Part Time (0.8FTE 60 hours per fortnight)
• Ongoing Part Time (0.4FTE 30.4 hours per fortnight)

About You

• Community Support Workers need to be flexible, conscientious and empathetic and be able to work autonomously in the community.
• Able to work closely and collaboratively with the consumer, their family and other health professionals, to provide quality outcomes and maintain consumer independence where possible.
• Must have a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community) and experience in providing a direct care service in a health related field and experience in dealing with aged, frail or disabled persons.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment and provide assistance and guidance within your level of expertise to other staff.
• Possess sound interpersonal and communication skills including active listening skills, and the ability to relate to people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances.

Applicants are encouraged to view the Job Pack below for more detailed information.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 836582.

Enquiries

Mark Weeding
Program Co-ordinator
Phone: 0482 125 970
E-mail: mark.weeding@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

7 July 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

836582 Community Support Worker Job Pack.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines