Community Support Worker (WHD4) - Wudinna
Job no:
******
Work type:
Part time
Location:
Eyre and Western
Categories:
Catering and Hospitality, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect - Home Support
Position based in Wudinna
Salary:
WHD4: $1,****** - $1,****** per week (pro-rata) +12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Permanent Part-time position working 15.2 hours per week, over a 7-day roster
Overview
In a region where distances are vast and communities are close-knit, the work of a Community Support Worker carries real weight.
Based in Wudinna and working across the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN), this part-time ongoing role offers you the chance to make a genuine difference in the daily lives of older people and those living with disability - right in your own community.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within EFNLHN's Consumer Directed Care model, you'll deliver personalised support that puts participants - not providers - in the driver's seat.
Your day-to-day will vary based on what participants need, and may include:
Providing personal care, hygiene assistance and mobility support in participants' homes or residential aged care settings
Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
Providing transport to appointments, errands and social activities
Offering social support and companionship that helps participants stay connected and independent
What You'll Bring
Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Aged Care, Disability, or Home and Community Care) - required for appointment at WHD4 level
Genuine empathy and respect for the rights and choices of people receiving care
Ability to work autonomously in community settings with sound judgement
Flexibility to respond to participant-directed scheduling and varying shift requirements
Collaborative approach when working alongside participants, families and allied health professionals




Current driver's licence suitable for regional community travel
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.
We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Why Join Us
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support:



relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment.
You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.
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Enquiries
Anne-Marie Richards
Position: Community Services Coordinator
Phone: ************
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date:
11 September *********:55PM
Advertised:
29 Aug **** Cen.
Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
11 Sep *******:55 PM Cen.
Australia Standard Time
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📌 Community Support Worker (Whd4) - Wudinna (South Australia)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 South Australia