At a Glance
- Tasks: Create meaningful experiences and enhance residents' wellbeing through engaging activities.
- Company: Join Respect, Australia's largest not-for-profit aged care provider.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, salary packaging, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Supportive team culture focused on respect, compassion, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care or community programs is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Bring joy, connection, and purpose to every day at Wattleglen. Are you someone who loves working with people, creating meaningful experiences, and making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians? We're looking for a Casual Social Care Assistant to join the friendly team at Respect Wattleglen, Sale VIC 3850. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is creative, compassionate, and passionate about helping residents stay connected, engaged, and living life to the fullest.
At Respect, we believe aged care is about more than support. It's about building relationships, creating moments of happiness, and helping people feel valued every day.
Why Join Respect?
- Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Meaningful work that positively impacts residents every day
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, teamwork, and excellence
About The Role
As a Casual Social Care Assistant at Wattleglen, you'll play an important role in enhancing residents' wellbeing through engaging activities, social connection, and meaningful experiences. Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, and the wider care team, you'll help create a vibrant and inclusive environment where residents feel supported, connected, and valued.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging recreational and lifestyle programs
- Supporting individual, group, and community-based activities
- Developing social profiles and contributing to care planning
- Encouraging resident participation while promoting dignity, choice, and independence
- Maintaining activity resources and materials
- Preparing newsletters, activity calendars, and resident communications
- Assisting with volunteer engagement and support
- Building positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Supporting residents' physical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
About You
We're looking for someone who brings warmth, energy, and enthusiasm to everything they do. You'll ideally have:
- Experience coordinating lifestyle, social care, activities, recreation, or community programs
- A genuine passion for supporting older people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A creative and proactive approach to resident engagement
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Confidence using care management systems, documentation, emails, and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Essential Requirements
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Previous experience in aged care, disability, community services, recreation, lifestyle, or a similar field is highly regarded
- A commitment to providing person-centred care and supporting resident wellbeing
About Respect
Respect is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting older Australians since 1922. We believe everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Today, Respect supports thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania through residential aged care, home care, retirement living, and independent living communities.
Ready to Make Every Day Meaningful?
Social Care Assistant in Sale employer: Respect
At Respect, we pride ourselves on being the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values dignity and compassion. As a not-for-profit organisation based in the serene coastal town of Penguin, Tasmania, we provide our employees with competitive remuneration, salary packaging options, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying long-term job security and a thriving workplace culture focused on well-being.
