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
Help people remain independent and connected through a full-time Sydney community support role. The growing in-home and community service works with individuals, families, older people, people with disabilities and vulnerable community members. You will assess needs, coordinate services and develop person-centred support programmes.
This role is open to applicants already in Australia with work rights. Employer support may be available for suitably qualified and eligible candidates through Subclass 407 Training, 482 Skills in Demand, 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) and 186 Employer Nomination Scheme pathways, subject to employer approval, visa requirements, occupation eligibility and individual circumstances.
Show your community services qualification, assessment work and support planning on an English CV. bring your community care coordination experience into a CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess individual needs and interview clients about personal, social, emotional and financial difficulties, planning and delivering educational, training and support programmes.
- Monitor wellbeing, participation and progress, then evaluate and report the outcomes.
- Refer people to healthcare providers, community organisations, welfare agencies and other services.
- Identify community needs and available health, welfare, residential support, employment and training resources.
- Liaise with government departments, community groups, welfare agencies and private organisations.
- Give emotional and practical support to families and individuals, including children, older people and people with disabilities; assist young people facing social, emotional and financial difficulties.
- Support eligible clients in justice or rehabilitation programmes where relevant to the service.
- Help produce funding submissions, case documentation, progress reports and government reports.
- Develop and review support plans that promote dignity, independence and inclusion, advocating for clients' rights and access to community resources and programmes.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A completed Diploma of Community Services, or a Bachelor's degree in Community Services or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- A background in community services, disability support, aged care, social welfare or related services, with strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of community support principles and person-centred care.
- Able to coordinate services and maintain accurate client records, working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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