Community Worker Team Leader Northern & Western Sydney …, Ku-ring-gai Council

Discover a career where care goes both ways! Location: Wahroonga Position: Full-time, Permanent | People Leader, Community Workers Supervisor Compensation: $46.35 per hour + superannuation; Up to $18,550 tax free with Not-for-profit Salary Packaging Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have celebrated 30 years of providing care and now have 5,500+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. We are growing and have an exciting opportunity available on a full time basis for a robust people leader who loves variety and thrives in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive team and lead and support our Community Workers who provide care to Older Australians living in the community. Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day supervision, direction and management of community workers within the region.
- Mentoring Community workers by planning, directing and providing feedback from competency assessments/support visits.
- Working closely with Coordinators and Care Advisors, providing feedback and addressing any service delivery concerns as they arise.
- Recruiting to meet the service demands of the region and inducting Community Workers, ensuring ongoing post-induction support with new Community Workers.
- Investigating incidents and complaints relating to Community Worker performance.
- Planning and managing leave requests from Community Workers.
- Assisting with management of Return-to-Work plans and completing workers compensation paperwork as required.
- Ensuring Community Workers are provided with regular feedback, kept engaged and positive behavior is recognized.
- Liaising with Roster Team to ensure Community Worker availability is maximized to meet clients' needs and minimize brokerage costs. Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in a supervisory position and some experience in managing performance (essential).
- High level of verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of rostering management systems.
- Previous experience as a home care worker (minimum 3 years) or equivalent is highly desirable (but not essential).
- Certificate III or Certificate IV in Aged care or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS policy and processes.
- High degree of computer competency with an ability to learn new software programs.
- Registered motor vehicle and a current unrestricted driver's licence (paid travel time and kilometres reimbursed for occasional travel and meetings). Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rate.
- Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax.
- Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits.
- Discounted private Health Insurance.
- Paid Parental leave.
- Long Service leave after 5 years.
- 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move.
- A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds. We know you have many choices of employer – choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded. Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. EEO Statement We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ri6ee