Community Support Worker
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $35 - $45/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Do you enjoy helping people solve problems in their lives? A growing support service in Sydney needs a full-time Community Support Worker.
You will visit and talk with clients, find out what they need and make a plan with them. Your clients may be older people, people with disabilities, young people or families. You will help them reach other services, check on their progress and write reports.
This job is open only to applicants already in Australia. The employer says sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified, eligible candidates through subclass 407, 482, 494 or 186. It depends on employer approval, visa requirements, whether the occupation is eligible and your own circumstances.
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Key Responsibilities
- Check each client's needs and plan and run training, education and support programmes
- Interview clients about their personal, social, emotional and money difficulties
- Watch and report on client progress, wellbeing and participation
- Refer clients to community groups, welfare agencies, health providers and other services
- Learn what the community needs and find health, welfare, shelter, work and training resources
- Talk with community groups, government departments, welfare agencies and private organisations
- Support people and families in practical and emotional ways, including children, older people, people with disabilities and young people with social, emotional or money challenges
- Help eligible clients in justice or rehabilitation programmes where relevant
- Help prepare funding submissions, case documents, progress reports and government reports
- Make and review individual support plans for independence, dignity and social inclusion, and stand up for clients' rights and help them use community programmes and resources
- Find the support each client needs from the start
Requirements & Eligibility
- A completed Diploma of Community Services, or a Bachelor's degree in Community Services or a relevant equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience in community services, disability support, aged care, social welfare or other related services
- Strong communication, people and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of person-centred care
- Understanding of community support principles
- Ability to coordinate support services and keep accurate client records
- Ability to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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