Be part of a passionate, committed team that makes an impact on people’s lives every day.

Holdsworth is a local, values-driven organisation that operates in the South East of Sydney with over 100 staff members and 50 volunteers. We work in partnership with participants to support people’s right to live and participate fully in their community. The people we support include:

• Older people who may be living alone, experiencing social isolation, living with dementia or need assistance with their health and wellbeing;
• Children and adults living with intellectual disabilities;
• Their families and caregivers.

Local Team Coordinator

Permanent full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

$93k + super and salary packaging

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Local Team Coordinator to oversee our growing Local Teams service. In this role, you will provide expert knowledge as well as provide ongoing guidance and mentoring to an amazing team of staff. You’ll work directly with recipients of Home Care Packages, CHSP, NDIS and their families to support the achievement of their goals.

About you

This role would be ideal for someone who meets the below criteria:

• Strong desire to work in partnership with people to generate meaningful outcomes with a strong commitment to a person-centred approach;
• Sound experience with Home Care Package management;
• Strong understanding of goal based support planning and the ability to implement strategies to assist participants to achieve their goals;
• A current, Class C Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle.

Please read the position description for full details of the role.

Why choose Holdsworth?

• Flexible working arrangements;
• 35 instead of 38-hour work week;
• Salary packaging;
• Education Assistance;
• Mobile phone;
• Values-driven work environment.

Applications close on Friday, 27 November 2021. For any questions or to submit your application, please contact simon.wise@holdsworth.org.au.

Local Team Leader

Permanent full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

$65k to $70k annual salary + super and salary packaging

About the role

We are seeking a capable Support Worker ready to take the next step in their career. The Local Team Leader will demonstrate their experience by providing support to people with more complex needs such as dementia, chronic illness, mental health issues or complex behaviours. The Team Leader will also work alongside the Local Team Coordinator & Officer to develop a highly skilled and committed team of Support Workers.

About you

This role would be ideal for someone who meets the below criteria:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience of direct 1:1 support work;
• Skilled at providing personal care, medication prompts and assisting people with complex support needs;
• Strong knowledge of supporting older people, including people living with dementia and
  people living with a disability;
• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Aged Care systems
• A current, Class C Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle.

Please read the position description for full details of the role.

Why choose Holdsworth?

• Flexible working arrangements;
• 35 instead of 38-hour work week;
• Salary packaging;
• Education Assistance;
• Mobile phone;
• Values-driven work environment.

Applications close on Friday, 12 November 2021. For any questions or to submit your application, please contact simon.wise@holdsworth.org.au.

Support Workers

Casual

$36-$40 per hour (including casual loading) + super

About the role

With lockdown restrictions set to ease and increased demand for 1:1 support work, we currently have a rewarding opportunity for Casual Support Workers to make a difference in the community.

This position is focused on delivering person-centred activities to older people, including people living with dementia and people living with a disability. The work is all close by to each other and you will have a very supportive team to work with, in which you will have opportunities for debriefing and mentorship.

Shift times can vary in length, typically from between 2-5 hours (Monday-Saturday), with a minimum of 3 hours work across the day.

About you

This role would be ideal for someone who demonstrates the following:

• Minimum 1 year of experience of direct 1:1 support work;
• Skilled at providing personal care, medication administration and assisting people with complex support needs;
• Ability to interact positively with participants, their carers, families and the wider community
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team as well as independently;
• Ability to be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situations;
• Passionate about supporting people in the community;
• Ideally 6 months’ experience within a similar role or relevant qualifications;
• Driver’s Licence; and
• Own car, with full comprehensive insurance.

Please read the position description for full details of the role.

For any questions or to submit your application, please contact simon.wise@holdsworth.org.au.