• Greek speaking - 6 to 12 hours per week (Tuesday + optional Friday)
• Portuguese speaking – 6 to 12 hours per week (Thursday + optional Friday)
• Are you an outgoing person who enjoys making group activities fun and engaging? 
• Do you enjoy connecting with seniors and supporting people to connect with each other?

If this sounds like you, come and join our team at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) as a Social Support Group Assistant.

You will have the opportunity to work with a friendly team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about ensuring our seniors are living their best life. 

We have multiple roles available, hours vary from 6-12 hours per week across a 4 week period.

Position Details:

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Group Coordinator/s to facilitate group activities for seniors from a range of backgrounds (Greek, Portuguese and
  mainstream).
• Attend monthly bus outings to a range of fun and interesting destinations.
• Create a warm and inclusive environment for all participants
• Support the Group Coordinator in the ongoing monitoring and support of group members

Benefits:

• Above Award conditions.
• Initial and ongoing training and development
  opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a confident Greek or Portuguese speaker (multiple roles) who has:

• Commitment to NNC’s values.
• Experience interacting with older people.
• Experience working in a group setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both in English and Greek or Portuguese.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A current National Criminal and Working with Children Check
• Vaccination in accordance with NSW and Australian Aged Care requirements.

Interested in applying for the role?

Position descriptions are attached below and at https://www.newtowncentre.org/job-vacancies.html 

For specific enquiries, please contact Jacqui Oong, Manager Aged Services on 0493-322-889.

Please click "Apply Now" and provide the following information in your application:

• Current CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
• Details of at least two referees who can attest to your skills and experience - include their name, contact details and position/company, and their relationship to you.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our seniors!