Community Support Worker/ Flexible Community and Administration Support Officer

Community Support Worker/ Flexible Community and Administration Support Officer At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community. Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. About the Role In this role you will work as a Community Support Worker responding to a flexible roster supporting clients across Darebin with Home Support Services. You will provide support with Domestic Assistance (vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, changing bed linen), Personal Care (showering, dressing, grooming), Shopping Support all whilst maintaining client independence and safety. You will also have ongoing opportunities to provide administration support and backfill service delivery teams as required. On these occasions a position description will be provided. Skills & Experience Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable) Evidence of capacity to develop increased administration skills Experience working with computer programs and client data bases desirable but not essential Excellent customer service and communication skills both verbal and written Victorian Drivers licence Own vehicle for work use (comprehensively insured) Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR training certificate Current employee Working with Children Card Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options. How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Contact Leigh Cashen, Coordinator Home Support on T for a confidential discussion. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr