Community Support Worker -Peel

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West, Great South, Upper wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of Services including: GP Clinics, Primary Health Care, Counselling, NDIS and community host various programs. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To promote equality and support, this position will be subject to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference for this role.

We are currently building our casual pool of Community Support Workers at our Mandurah centre. The Community Support Worker provides personal care to clients in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include assisting clients in group and individual social support settings, domestic assistance where required, transport and a variety of other duties including basic administration duties. The Community Support Workers provide a key link between clients, service providers and specialists with respect to appointments, transport, referrals and advocacy.

We are looking for Community Support Worker to join our growing team, based in Mandurah. Shifts will vary but will be Monday to Friday. No weekend or evening work is required.

Specific requirements of this position include but are not limited to;

Essential Criteria

• Aged Care experience lived experience caring for elderly or passionate kind and dedicated person.

• Must reside in Mandurah or immediate surrounds and have local knowledge about the community.

• Ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives.

• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable Criteria

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

• A certificate or tertiary qualification in Community Services, Aged Care or similar field.

• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, Occupational Safety and Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery.

All candidates must have a current WA Driver’s License and will be required to undertake a NDIS workers screening Check prior to beginning employment.

The preferred candidate will be required to provide a clear drug and alcohol screen prior to offer of employment.

SWAMS offers above award wages, salary sacrificing and packaging options, generous uniform allowance, professional development opportunities and a flexible and autonomous working environment.

For more information about SWAMS and the role:

About SWAMS, our great organisation - https://www.swams.com.au/about/

For queries – please contact Human Resources on (08) 97978111.

To Apply

At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: HR@SWAMS.com.au . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.