- This 3 days in a week job is based in Inverell or Tamworth. Permanent Part Time
- Be paid to study and learn on the job!
- Are you a warm person who loves to work in the community?
- Salary packaging benefits - $15,900 tax free, Christian organisation
- 2 years Fixed Term Part Time Contract
Due to organisational growth, we are seeking Aboriginal Support Worker Trainee to work in our Care finder program and begin a career in Aged Care.
About the Role:
The Aboriginal Support Worker Trainee – will learn about the aged care industry and focus on providing Aboriginal communities with education in aged care services and supporting people in accessing aged care services. Outcomes of connection, knowledge of services available and referrals will be achieved through outreach work within the local communities. As a Trainee role, direct support and consultation on work tasks will be provided by the Program Manager with more specialised cultural support and mentoring provided by Anglicare’s Aboriginal Cultural Advisor. The traineeship role has a career pathway into a Care Worker Aboriginal Support- Care Finder role.
Key Duties:
- In consultation and direction from the Program Manager and Aboriginal Cultural Advisor, the role ensures engagement is undertaken with local Aboriginal Community by conducting regular outreach work with outcomes monitored by the Program Manager.
- Direction from the Program Manager and assessment process is equitable, consistent and identifies client needs by gathering required information as per organisational procedures.
- Ensure work tasks are undertaken as directed by the Program Manager, working within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Focus on program related skills by attending training.
- In consultation and direction from the Program Manager, effective person-centred care is delivered by building linkages with key community partners, working collaboratively with relevant parties, and referring clients to other appropriate services.
- Ensure own documentation meets organisational, legislative, and funding requirements by completing and maintaining appropriate client documentation and statistical information.
- Contribute to an understanding and respectful work environment and work practices, by valuing all people and giving rightful consideration of people’s cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first people.
Benefits:
- Training and development offered.
- Receive competitive rates, tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900
- Work regular hours with our lovely clients, each and every client touches your heart.
- Role includes negotiated study hours
Skills knowledge and experience:
- This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- Ability and desire to engage in and complete a Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Aged care or similar
- Computer literacy
- Demonstrated Connection to the local Aboriginal community within the relevant area
- Experience working in Aboriginal communities and/or with disadvantaged groups including families, parents, children and young people is desirable.
About Anglicare:
For over 160 years, Anglicare has been serving people - providing care to older people and services for people in need. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.
This is where you can do the best work of your life.
To find out more, please visit: http://www.anglicare.org.au or contact the Regional Manager Claire Dunlop on Claire.dunlop@anglicare.org.au or 0439 374 818.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
