Home Support Assessor – Illawarra



Join one of the most innovative and energetic companies in Aged CareMobile role, covering the Wollongong to Nowra RegionPart or Full Time position, 30.4-38 hours per week About the Role:As a Home Support Assessor you will be visiting our clients aged 65 years and over and conducting holistic assessments with a focus on wellness and reablement. This is to empower our clients to maintain their independence and wellbeing as part of the Regional Assessment Service (RAS).During each assessment you will capture vital client information to build on the My Aged Care client story.  Working together with the client to develop a support plan and identify their individual unique goals, assisting them to connect with appropriate services and supports within their local community.In this role you will utilise a number of technologies, including the National Screening and Assessment Form, video conferencing, internal social media together with various software products, to support clients and stay connected with your team.  About You:Demonstrated experience in assessment and goal orientated support planning in aged, community, health or social servicesCertificate III or IV in Aged Care, Community Services or similarBe a confident and skilled communicator with the ability to engage and motivate clients, families, staff and other stakeholders with a positive approach.Have the ability to attend up to 4 weeks of full time training (all costs covered) including 10 days of initial training and orientation at our Head Office in Coolangatta, QLD and 10 days of training in your region.You will be expected to have some local knowledge and/or the ability to network with community aged care service providers and stakeholder within your regionHold an unrestricted drivers licence and own a reliable insured vehicleHave access to fast internet servicesQualified RAS Assessors are encouraged to apply.The Home Support Assessor is a community based role where you will travel to client’s homes in the Illawarra area, which is why it is essential you are located within this specific area. Ideally you will be situated between Wollongong and Nowra.This is a fixed term 12 month contract, further employment opportunities and advancements may also be available at the end of this period.For more information about this role and to view the position description, please visit the careers section on our Feros Care website.About Feros Care:Feros Care is a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation offering a range of aged, disability and community care services. What we care most about is helping people live bolder lives. Better connected. More active. More fulfilling.We don’t just want our clients to live. We want them to dream. To get their feet wet and their hands dirty. To laugh, have friends, be happy. We call it growing bold and for over 30 years, we are making it real, both for older Australians and those living with disability.Some of Our Benefits:Competitive SalariesSalary PackagingOngoing Education and TrainingFlexible Work ConditionsFitness Club AccessApply Now!If you are keen to join a progressive company, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and are highly motivated to make a real difference in people’s lives then we want to hear from you!For further information about this role and to view the position description, please visit the careers section on our website - https://www.feroscare.com.au/careers/current-vacanciesWe encourage people with disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.When successful, you will be required to undertake a criminal records check in accordance with legislation and have the right to work in Australia.Position Description - Home Support Assessor 55000 AUD Australia - NSW Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast Wollongong 2500