An exciting opportunity to join the Southern Highlands Regional Assessment Service with Aspire4Life as a Home Support Assessor. This role will see you support older Australians to continue living independently, by considering needs such as assistive technology, social support services, and community care. This is a community based role allowing you the opportunity to travel throughout the Southern Highlands region to work collaboratively with clients in their homes. This is a full time opportunity on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2023 (with the possibility for extension) Candidates will need to be centrally located within the Southern Highlands Aged Care Planning Region (ideally located in the Queanbeyan area). We offer a fantastic 2 weeks of full-time training and orientation held remotely and at our office in Coolangatta, QLD (all expenses paid!).You will be supported by our vibrant centralised liaison team, who coordinate with the clients and schedule in the appointments – you will not need to worry about planning travel distances or timings! Whilst you are out on the road, your regional lead will be there to provide support and guidance.The Benefits:Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum) + Meal and Entertainment packaging (up to the value of $2,650 per annum)Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Nutrition Coaching, Counselling and Financial coachingNew Employee Referral ProgramsTraining & Education Incentive ProgramsAnnual Flu VaccinesAll technology / equipment providedPaid Parental Leave (for full time and part time employees)Company Fleet Vehicle (Or Travel reimbursement)A typical week as an assessor with Aspire4Life:Utilize your assessment experience to conduct holistic style assessments using a client centered approach with a focus on wellness and reablementCapture vital client information and develop an individualised support plan underpinned by the clients unique goalsDevelop strategies to connect people with appropriate services and supports in their community to further empower the client with their independenceAbout you: Experience in assessment and goal orientated support planning in aged, community, health or social services, and previous experience working in assessment and/or coordination of servicesConfident communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate clients, families, staff and other stakeholders with a positive approachSome local knowledge and/or the ability to network with community aged care service providers and stakeholder within your regionWhat to bring?Demonstrated experience working in aged or community care sector in an assessment based role, with minimum of a relevant Certificate III We would also be open to hearing from Tertiary qualified Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist (highly regarded) with current AHPRA RegistrationUnrestricted Australian driver's licence and own reliable insured vehicle (and be comfortable travelling long distances by car)About Us: Aspire4Life is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples and Torres Strait Islander people, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods and/or adjustments please contact talent@aspire4life.com.au. When Successful, you will be required to undertake a national police check and provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.Aspire4Life acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work.If this sounds like your next exciting opportunity, Apply Now! Please note there is no closing date and applications will be reviewed as received – so please do not delay in sending your interest through.Position Description
60000
AUD
Australia - NSW
Tumut, Southern Highlands & Snowy
Queanbeyan
2620