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Social Care Assistant

  • Wattleglen, VIC, Australia, 3096
  • Casual
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About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in Regional Australia.  

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection. 

We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us. 

 

Why You Will Love Working With Us 

  • A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose 
  • Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day 
  • Opportunities to grow your career 
  • Save tax by salary packing up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out, and holiday accommodation! 

 

About the Role 

In this rewarding role, you will facilitate a range of individual, group and community-based lifestyle activities that support residents’ physical, social, cultural and spiritual needs and preferences. You’ll play a key part in creating meaningful experiences that enhance wellbeing, connection and quality of life. 

 

No two days are the same! As A Social Care Assistant, you will: 

  • Document social profiles of new residents and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social care plans.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities program.
  • Maintain resources for the activities program.
  • Prepare newsletters, activity notices and other correspondence for residents and other representatives.
  • Assist the General Manager in the recruitment, appropriate delegation, and support for volunteers.
  • Any other task not defined but within the employee’s skills, as directed by the organisation.

 

About You 

You’ll thrive with us if you have:

  • Certificate III or IV Qualification in aged care or similar discipline.
  • Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).
  • Has empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the residents from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly and their families, employees and visitors.

 

Perks & Benefits 

  • As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation 
  • Training and development pathways 
  • Supportive leaders who are onsite
  • A friendly, down-to-earth workplace 
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care 

 

Ready to Apply? 

If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process. 

To be considered please apply now!

 

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