Community Support Worker

This role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. BGF is looking for someone either in a permanent part-time (hours of work will be discussed in the interview) or casual capacity to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.

The Community Support Worker requires solid experience engaging and assisting clients with their daily living skills. In this role you are a truly purpose-driven professional whose personal values are aligned to ours. You are non-judgmental, you understand boundaries, and you are a team player with positive collaborative attitude and treat everyone with respect.

More specifically, to be successful in this role you will:

• Abide by BGF and Client Services team’s established policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with Care Coordinator and Scheduling & Planning Coordinator achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes for your clients;
• Deliver high quality support services to meet the identified needs of BGF clients living in the community by performing a variety of duties including medication prompting, shopping, light cleaning, meal preparation, as well as taking clients to their appointments;
• Help clients overcome social isolation;
• Proactively develop and maintain client relationships that facilitate progress towards planned and agreed levels of independence and participation; and
• Write case notes on client contact and outcomes for client record keeping purposes.

In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Certificate IV in Community Services (completed or in progress).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Proof of right to work in Australia & 100 points ID.
• Current and clean NSW driving licence.
• Current Level 1 First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt. If you are not medically eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you must provide BGF with acceptable evidence of having a health condition for which obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination is contraindicated.

It is also highly desirable if you have:

• A reliable and roadworthy motor vehicle to travel to participant’s homes and assist them in accessing the community, including comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and registration.
• Mental Health First Aid training completed and current.
• Experience working with staff and volunteers with a lived experience.
• An understanding of the principles and practice of client-centred care.
• An understanding of the value of working with the client’s families and friends.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.