Are you ready to make a real impact? If you're someone who thrives in dynamic, hands-on roles and has experience facilitating group, then this role might be for you.

• Bring your creativity to a role with purpose as you help older adults maintain independent and enriching lives.
• Part-time (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9-4) based at Golden Wattle House in Healesville - Job share will be considered for the right candidates!
• $34 - $38.67ph+ Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to be part of our Social Activity Group, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

In this role, you’ll work closely with older people in a vibrant, supported social setting, helping them achieve their personal goals and stay connected to their communities. From engaging in stimulating activities that challenge their minds, to sharing heartwarming stories in group settings, you’ll be at the heart of their journey to independence and well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Older Adults: Collaborate with clients in the Social Activity Group to help them achieve their goals, live independently, and make decisions that enhance their lives.
• Shape the Experience: Actively encourage and support clients to participate in planning and feedback sessions, ensuring that activities reflect their preferences and needs.
• Engage and Inspire: Lead exciting outings and creative activities, whether it’s a fun-filled group adventure or a relaxing day at our centre, all designed to enrich their minds and strengthen connections.
• Drive with Purpose: Take the wheel of a 12-seater bus, helping clients get to their activities safely and assisting them on and off the vehicle with care.

This role is anything but typical, every day brings new opportunities to connect, inspire, and support our clients as they embrace life to the fullest. If you’re ready to make a difference in a fun, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Who we’re looking for

If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged), and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Experience working with older adults.
• A proven ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A positive and energetic approach to engaging with your team and clients.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12 seater bus.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged)

What we offer

Each is committed to developing our team. At Each you’ll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Work-life balance in this part-time role.
• Opportunities for internal career progression within VIC and interstate.
• Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
• Professional support and supervision.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.
• Support your wellbeing with access to Fitness Passport, for discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family.
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

To view a copy of the full Position Description, see attached below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Tania Urquhart (Team Lead - Social Support Group) at [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - Older Adults Social Activity Group - Healesville enquiry via EthicalJobs.

* Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.