Community Services Worker - Orana Living - Life Skills Centre
Job No:
GIL242024
Location:
Gilgandra
Gilgandra Shire Council is looking for a Community Services Worker to work at our Life Skills Centre as part of the Orana Living team!
- Rostered to work Monday to Friday
- Weekly pay cycle
- $32.20 per hour plus allowances
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position provides direct support to persons with a disability with their daily activities and is also involved in carrying out duties associated with health and fitness and post school options activities.
Please HERE click to view the full Position Description.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Drivers Licence Class C / or Current Class C Provisional Licence
- Certificate III Individual Support (Aged Care, Disabilty) or commitment to obtain within two years of appointment
- Empathy for working with and for people with a disability
- Demonstrated understanding of persons with intellectual and physical disabilities
- Demonstrated total professional commitment to day to day needs of persons with an intellectual disability
- A sound knowledge of the National Disability Service
- An ability to work as part of a team
- Effective time management skills and an ability to prioritise duties
- Demonstrated understanding of Work Health & Safety requirements
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills
BENEFITS
- 11% employer contribution to superannuation
- Ongoing learning and development
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community and the lives of people with intellectual disabilities!
Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 29 April 2024.
ENQUIRIES:
Orana Living Manager, Janelle Lummis or the HR Department on 02 6817 8800
HOW TO APPLY
Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.
All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.
