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
People who have worked in UK community services may recognise the mix of casework and advocacy in this Sydney role. A growing community and in-home support service is hiring a qualified, caring Community Support Worker full time to help individuals, families and vulnerable people, including older people and those with disabilities.
You would assess what each client needs, link up local services and build support programmes that encourage independence, wellbeing and inclusion. Suitably qualified Australian residents and eligible people already in Australia can apply, as this role is for onshore applicants only. Visa sponsorship may be available for suitably qualified and eligible candidates through the Subclass 407 Training, 482 Skills in Demand, regional provisional 494 and 186 Employer Nomination Scheme routes, subject to employer approval, visa requirements, occupation eligibility and individual circumstances.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work out each client's needs, then plan and run education, training and support programmes
- Talk with clients to understand personal, social, emotional and money problems and the help they need, including young people facing these challenges
- Track, review and report on clients' progress, wellbeing and involvement
- Refer people on to community groups, welfare agencies, health providers and other services
- Map community needs and the health, welfare, employment and training resources on offer, working with community groups, government departments, agencies and private organisations
- Give practical and emotional support to individuals and families, from children to older people and people with disabilities
- Help eligible clients in justice or rehabilitation programmes where this applies
- Help write funding submissions, case notes, progress reports and reports for government bodies
- Build and review support plans that promote independence, dignity and inclusion, and speak up for clients' rights and access to services
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 a related field
- Communicates well, builds rapport and solves problems
- Understands person-centred care
- Understands the principles of community support
- Can coordinate support services and keep client records accurate
- Works on your own and within a multidisciplinary team
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Visa guide: 482 Visa Guide for UK Workers