Share The Care!

Carers ACT is all about caring. Caring for our Carers, our Community and our Colleagues.

Make a difference by sharing your passion.

Carers ACT encourages all staff to make a difference in the lives of Carers. Your passion for the work you do each day can make a difference in the lives of family members or friends who provide assistance with the tasks of daily living to someone who lives with a disability, a medical condition, a mental illness or is frail and aged.

Come and work with us and be one of the voices for carers in the ACT and work with industry and government to make Canberra a more carer-friendly community.

About the role

- We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic group program designer and facilitator. The role includes coordinating, planning, facilitating, and evaluating programs which aim to foster social interactions, build skills and capability and enhance wellbeing for carers. You will be key to supporting carers to actively engage in the community, feel socially connected and capable in their caring role with improved wellbeing.

- You will be required to assist, on occasion, with the day program at our spence location with our care recipients with activities and short outings

- Your personal presentation, ability to connect with people and enable people feel at ease will be critical to you being able to meet the aims of the program. This role includes some evening and weekend hours.

- Full-time role requiring some flexibility for afterhours events and overnight retreats with travel across Canberra and surrounding region.

- This is role is offered under a Full-time fixed term contract until 30 June 2029.

Your duties will include:

- Needs Analysis: Consult and identify carer needs through stakeholder engagement, data review, and program feedback analysis.

- Program Planning and Promotion:



Plan and execute diverse group activities within budget, ensuring engagement, while managing logistics and communication effectively.

- Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation: Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, educate service providers, and refer clients to appropriate services.

- Service Excellence: Provide a secure and exceptional environment, respond to stakeholders promptly, and stay informed about available support services.

- Operational Excellence: Follow policies, provide feedback for improvement, maintain data integrity, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to reports.

About You:

- You will have proven experience in planning and facilitating group programs that build knowledge, skill, wellbeing and social connection. You will be analytical and able to develop programs that meet needs and outcomes. You will be flexible and empathetic with excellent communication skills. You will enjoy working with people and engaging in relationships with carers and the people you work with. You will be independent and autonomous with maturity and a desire to achieve excellence. Flexibility will be a strong characteristic, and you will have great computer skills. You will be someone who upholds safety and have relevant checks to enable you to work with vulnerable people. You will have a good mix of experience and education relevant to the role or target group

Essential

- WWVP with NDIS Check (or willing to obtain)





- Police Check

- Drivers Licence

Desirable

- First Aid and CPR Certificate

- NDIS Worker Orientation Module

At Carers ACT, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment and promoting a strong work-life balance. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

- Care-Friendly Environment: We prioritise creating a care-friendly organisation where every employee feels supported and included.

- Competitive Remuneration: We offer competitive salaries within the sector, recognising and valuing your skills and contributions.

- Salary Packaging: Take advantage of our NFP salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay, providing you with additional financial benefits.

- Commitment to Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth and offer various opportunities for learning and development. From formal training programs to informal mentoring, we support your continuous development.

- Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your work commute hassle-free and cost-effective.

We offer stability and security with a full-time, ongoing position, allowing you to make a long-term impact and contribute to our organisation's success. You will join our team at our head office located in Holt.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click APPLY NOW and send your current CV with a cover letter summarising your skills and experience.

We will interview as we receive applications, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Carers ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our team, representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

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