Introduction Who are we? healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life. Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Why work with us? Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTIQ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier. Description The opportunity: We are growing and expanding our Social Support Groups and are looking for Social Support Workers to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate professionals who provide participant led group activities, outings and events while caring for the individual’s goals. You will play an important role in facilitating social support groups, offering one-on-one assistance and helping create a safe, welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all participants. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and enjoy collaborating, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Planning with participants/team and implementing a range of quality activities. Providing transport using work cars and bus (12 seater). Providing personal care support. Assistance with meal service as required. To be involved in review of care plans, progress notes, discussions with clients and family and update progress notes at the end of the day. Make contributions to the team. Skills And Experiences Our ideal candidate: Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged & Disability) or equivalent. Current Full Victorian Driver’s Licence. Food Safety Certificate or agreement to complete. First Aid Certificate Level 2 or agreement to complete. The ability to work with and support participants with a range of diverse needs. This may include people with dementia, isolated older people, people with disabilities. Ability to be creative, flexible and innovative in the delivery of a quality social support group program. Promoting the independence of our participants, their choices and actively involving them in the group program. Experience working well within a team setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience using various IT applications and processes. Ability to drive a 12-seater bus and agreement to complete training. Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV. Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. Any enquiries can be made to Wendy Cisar, wendy.cisar@healthability.org.au See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.
