North West Community Services – Riverstone NSW
Fixed Term Contract until 30 June **** with possibility of extension
Join an award winning Not For Profit where you can make a difference in a rapidly growing community!
North West Community Services Inc (NWCS) is a long established, not for profit, community based organisation, servicing individuals and families within Sydney's North West Growth Area. NWCS's vision is
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Building a Stronger Community Together", and we do this by underpinning all our activity with our values of Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equity. NWCS is a Child Safe Organisation and values the voices, needs and safety of children and young people.
As a neighbourhood/community centre, we aim to build solid community connections, offering a range of opportunities and meaningful activity that can improve health and wellbeing, economic and social outcomes.
NWCS has an exciting role for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our Ageing, Disability and Wellness team, to deliver services as part of our Commonwealth Home Support Program.
The Position
The Ageing, Disability and Wellness Team is funded by a range of public and private philanthropic funding and delivers Aged Care Services as part of the Commonwealth Home Support Program, along with NDIS services. The program seeks to work with older people to remain living in the community and to maximise their independence. The program is underpinned by a wellness and reablement approach, supporting clients to continue to achieve goals, have roles that are meaningful to them,



continue to make a contribution to society and have a thriving life.
The Program Support Worker assists with the provision of aged care serivces, providing one to one client support, and group based activities. The role can include (but not limited to):
setup and pack up
Involved in program planning/mapping
Facilitate programs when required
One on one client support – can include transport
Updating client files – Alchemy SMS
The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:
Qualifications (or currently undertaking study) in social sciences, humanities, community or health related fields
Experience working with older people, or willing to learn
Ability to communicate with people from a range of ages, backgrounds etc.
Ability to manage time and complete tasks in a timely manner
Commitment to social justice, cultural diversity, accountability and integrity
National Police Check
Working with Children Check
We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or CALD backgrounds.
Package on offer:
North West Community Services is an employer of choice offering:
SCHADS Award- Level 2
Salary packaging options
Family friendly/flexible work options
Ongoing training and development
Access to free EAP
Free parking and close to transport
Additional leave days over Christmas
Applications Close 5pm 13 August ****
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note, due to time restraints, we will only contact those applicants proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process.
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📌 Program Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 North West Community Services
📍 New South Wales