About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity

Uniting is seeking experienced Home Support Officer to work at Uniting's Edinglassie Village at Emu Plains. 

This role is central to the delivery of our person-centred approach, and is the face of Uniting that goes beyond the Administration Officer role, to welcome and support clients and their families during the moving in process. You will actively seek out opportunities to engage and build connections across the household and the broader community.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Communicate well with clients with varied needs and backgrounds.
• Assist residents by performing various tasks such as , preparing rooms, transport reservations and arranging for service bookings.
• Engage and build community connections, prompting the services of Uniting
• Facilitate quality, timely and effective communication maintaining privacy and confidentiality of each client
• Promote the rights and privacy of our clients, in accordance with relevant policy and legislation

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Business Administration, Customer Service or equivalent qualification/experience
• Flu Vaccination

Skills & experience

• Rostering experience is a must
• Great communication and customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflict
• High attention to detail
• Great organisation and time management skills

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.