Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Mar 2020
Wellways within the South West Sydney region offers carer support services and registered services throughout Australia. The Emergency Respite Support Worker position is responsible for the delivery of services that allow people in need to live comfortably & independently within their own homes. The successful worker will be someone with the flexibility to work short and long shifts and at times covering for other team members as well as being on call for respite services. The shifts will be a variety of tasks such as personal care, domestic care, shopping, transport and social support.
We can offer you training and support to reach your full potential as a worker. You will have the opportunity to work both short and long shifts, giving you the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance while also building a rewarding career.
This is an ongoing program for 7 days a week. The successful worker will be someone with the flexibility to work for short and long shifts and also travel to various locations to deliver services
You're a passionate, empathetic and caring individual who is looking to make an invaluable positive impact on the lives of others. You relish a challenge and new experience. You're calm, collected and resilient in the face of adversity and are looking to carry these qualities with you to the front line to start helping those in need. You are an independent, proactive thinker and worker but are also able to follow direction/s given by your managers and can work within a tight-knit team.
If this is you, you're in luck: we have the perfect opportunity for you to do all these things - right here, with us.
Our Values: Honesty, Acceptance, Fairness, Commitment, Participation
Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.
Wellways is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunities to undertake professional training and development. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.