Community Support Worker Cherrybrook Job in RSL LifeCare, Australia

At RSL LifeCare, we have a dedicated and energetic Home Care team that’s growing! Our team provides care services and support across the ACT & NSW to veterans and seniors in their own home. We have a highly rewarding opportunity for you to join a large social purpose organization in the fastest-growing segment of the aged care industry as more and more Australians seek support to maintain their independence at home. Our vision of creating proud communities living their best lives is at the heart of everything we do as we continue to build upon our legacy of supporting veterans and their families for more than 100 years.

About the role:

• As a Support Worker at RSL LifeCare, every day you’re empowered to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Within our supportive work environment your compassion is valued and your professional development is prioritized. You will have the opportunity to:
• Support clients to stay living in their home and connected to their community
• Enable clients’ social connectedness, and provide services such as domestic assistance, personal care and respite care, supporting client independence at home
• Embody a person-centred approach, recognizing and promoting the individual’s unique goals and preferences
• Play an important role in the team by contributing to the assessment and care planning of each client as required
• Effectively communicate with your team, to ensure the best outcomes for each client

RSL LifeCare offers a range of benefits including:

• Not-for-profit tax benefits – salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year. This allows you to reduce your taxable income by receiving part of your salary as tax-free benefits like super contributions, car leasing, and more.
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards
• Leave Loading – 17.5% pay top up on paid leave
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services
• We’d love to hear from you and we’re looking out for:
• Your demonstrated compassion, empathy and advocacy
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure the best possible client experience, teamwork and standard of care
• Your ability to work independently and efficiently by optimizing the use of technology within your role
• Qualifications in individual support or related work experience are beneficial but not essential. We can help you learn and develop in the role.
• Australian Working Rights
• Current valid Australian Driver’s License and a licensed, comprehensively insured and road worthy motor vehicle
• Join us today and see where it takes you tomorrow!

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL Life Care.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.