09 Nov
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3Bridges
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Sydney
Job Category: Aged Care & Community Services
Job Type: Casual
Job Location: Sydney (Menai)
About The Role
Do you enjoy working with older people and helping them stay active, connected and engaged in their community?
Join 3Bridges as a Social Groups Support Worker and play an important role in delivering meaningful group activities, outings and social experiences for older people across our community.
As part of our Social Groups Team, you will provide practical support, companionship and personal care while encouraging clients to participate in recreational, social and educational activities. You'll help create welcoming and inclusive environments where older people can build friendships, maintain independence and enjoy a greater quality of life.
No two days are the same, with opportunities to support centre-based activities, community outings, shopping trips and special events.
Why Join 3Bridges?
- Paid orientation for new team members
- Wellbeing support program
- Annual flu vaccination
- Discounts across various 3Bridges services
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Prospect to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of social group programs, outings and community activities
- Encourage client participation in recreational, social and educational activities
- Assist clients with personal care, mobility and other daily living needs as required
- Monitor client wellbeing and report any changes or concerns to the Team Leader
- Contribute ideas and feedback to support the development and improvement of group programs
- Maintain accurate and timely client records and documentation
- Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
- Promote client wellbeing, social connection, independence and inclusion
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality, person-centred care
- Provide Home Care services during periods when group activities are suspended
About You You are compassionate, energetic and genuinely enjoy working with older people. You thrive in a team environment, are confident engaging with groups, and are committed to supporting older people to remain socially connected and engaged in their community.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with older people, people with disability or vulnerable members of the community
- Experience providing personal care and practical support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable people
- Ability to build positive and professional relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current National Police Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence
- Pre-employment medical assessment
- Current Australian working rights
Good to Have
- Experience facilitating group-based programs, activities or community outings
- Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
- Experience with manual handling and supporting clients with mobility needs
- Additional language skills to support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds (Chinese)
- Current LR (Light Rigid) Driver Licence and confidence driving a bus for client outings, excursions and community activities
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About 3Bridges
3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.
3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable people. We expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, National Police Checks and other reasonable screening requirements.
Apply Now
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help older people stay active, connected and engaged while making a genuine impact in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the 3Bridges team.
📌 Social Groups Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 3Bridges
📍 Sydney