Trainee Community (Aged Care) Workers - Enfield

Ternary; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community services organization in Enfield is looking for dedicated part-time Home Care Workers. You will assist the elderly in their homes and receive training for a Certificate III in Individual Support during paid work time. Great team support and flexible hours available. Ideal candidates must be reliable, willing to learn, and able to work with the elderly.

Benefits

Paid training for Certificate III

Flexible work hours

Guaranteed minimum hours

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undergo a National Police Check.
• Must hold a current SA Driver's licence with insurance.
• Availability to work regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance including cleaning and tidying.
• Drive clients to appointments and assist with personal care.
• Complete training for Certificate III in Individual Support.

Skills

Great attitude

Reliable communication skills

Ability to work with the elderly

Willingness to learn

Fitness and health for varied tasks

Job description

• Are you seeking a permanent role in Community Services - this is the role for you!
• No experience or qualification is required!
• We will train you via on-the-job and complete Certificate III in Individual Support during paid work time - a traineeship.
• Fantastic working conditions and entitlements
• The part-time hourly rate $27.89210
• Salary packaging available
• Work with a fantastic team across the greater Hallett Cove, Sheidrow Park, and Woodcroft area.
• Flexible work arrangements, with family-friendly hours.
• Learn on-the-job and get paid to attend Training & Study days
• Supportive and caring environment
• Guaranteed hours

We are expanding this team to deal with the increase in new clients and the growth of the industry. We would like to employ our next generation of Home Care Workers, where we will pay you to attend work and be trained by our experienced and qualified team members. We will pay you to attend scheduled classes and study days to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care).

We are recruiting part-time Home Care Workers. You will be offered a minimum of 15 hours (guaranteed) and can work up to 35 hours a week.

We will work within your availability and the days and hours of shifts

What we are seeking

• Have a great attitude
• Be reliable and have clear communication skills.
• Want to work with the elderly in their home.
• Have a willingness to learn and work
• Ability to pass a National Police Check (be willing to obtain it if you don't have this)
• NDIS Workers Check (be willing to obtain if you don't have this)
• Hold a current SA Driver's licence, have a reliable vehicle, and insurance
• Have full Australian Working Rights and be an AU/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident to access funding to complete the accredited training course and traineeship.
• Have regular availability
• Be fit and healthy, be able to complete a variety of tasks (see below), and pass a fitness/health assessment
• Desire to care for and help the elderly

Shifts

Shifts are available Monday - Friday, shifts availale between 7:00am to 7:00pm.

Shift durations vary, from 1 hour to 3 hours, and we work with you to build full days of work, seeing clients back-to-back.

You are paid for your travel time and KM's between clients.

Services/Tasks

Throughout your Traineeship, you will be trained on the following services:

• Domestic Assistance (vacuuming, mopping, changing sheets, surface cleaning of living areas)
• Bed making, room tidying up
• Shopping, completing weekly/fortnightly shopping for the client
• Transportation, taking clients to and from appointments in the community
• Personal Care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Respite and Social Support
• Ability to listen, build a rapport, and work with a range of clients and other staff

Next Steps

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply today!