At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people in crisis during emergencies and provide practical assistance.
- Company: Join BaptistCare, a leading purpose-driven care organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tax-free salary packaging, and discounted health insurance.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during tough times.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Community Services or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Looking for a casual role where you can support people when they need it most? Join the WestCare team, primarily supporting our Code Blue and Code Red emergency response services. When activated during severe weather events, you'll provide practical support, referrals and a welcoming presence for people experiencing homelessness and hardship. You'll help create a safe and supportive environment, build positive relationships, respond to challenging situations and connect people with the services and supports they need. Additional shifts may also be available throughout the week.
About you: You're compassionate, down-to-earth and passionate about supporting people through tough times. You build trust easily, stay calm under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team to create positive outcomes for others. You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Certificate IV in Community Services (or similar), or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage, mental health challenges and/or alcohol and other drug issues
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A trauma-informed approach to supporting others
- Confidence managing challenging behaviours and complex situations
Why work with us? BaptistCare offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself. You’ll also receive:
- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 2) + super
- Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
- Support for cultural and community obligations, including up to five days of paid Cultural Leave
About us BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.
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