Weekly Hours: 38
Hourly Rate: $1,269.77 to $1, 384.05
(plus superannuation)

Note: This is a temporary position until 30 June 2027.

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

This role focuses on positively impacting the lives of seniors within the community by delivering services associated with the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Responsibilities include providing individual and group social support services, such as escorted shopping and organised group outings, as well as transportation to appointments and activities.

The role entails engaging with seniors to create personalised home care plans following assessment for services. Additionally, it involves coordinating services that enable seniors to maintain an active, healthy, and engaged lifestyle while residing in their own homes and community.

If you have a passion for working in the community sector to support older people live well at home, this role is for you.

Job/Responsibilities

• Coordinate Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Services and other support services where required
• Undertake client assessment, make appropriate referrals for support services, and identify service gaps by researching the needs of the target group
• Plan service activities with the Choices at Home team
• Assist to recruit and support volunteers for the service and provide them with supervision and direction
• Meet the administrative and reporting requirements of the service and deliver the service within budget

So what do you need?

• Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant field of study
• Experience in a similar position including the delivery of services to a target group
• Current Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Ability to maintain a Satisfactory Criminal Records Check

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives  

Interested?

To apply, please click ‘Apply’. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Choices at Home Team Leader, Tracy Inwood (02) 6393 8970.

Applications close Wednesday 20 November 2024.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.