We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Social Groups Facilitator to provide effective and efficient coordination, facilitation, monitoring and provision of social support delivery for Aged Care Services.
Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.
Our Offer
- Fixed-term full-time/part-time appointment (30-38 hours/week) up to 30 June 2027.
- Salary of SCS3 $75,520.95 – $80,980.30 a. (pro-rata) plus 11.5% Superannuation.
- Based in Woden and travel within Canberra.
- Vibrant and fun-loving team.
- National EAP Service.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
About the role
- Coordinate new service users for social support in a timely manner and ensure the service delivers to the scope as funded and/or requested through brokerage.
- Schedule social support requests and develop planned calendar in conjunction with service users.
- Work with the WCS volunteer Coordinator to recruit and retain suitable volunteers to provide a high-quality service.
- Embed a Reablement approach in service delivery to build on individuals’ strengths and goals, with the objective of fostering greater independence and, where possible, less reliance on care services.
- Lead support workers and volunteers who work within the social groups program.
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualifications in lifestyle and leisure or equivalent and/or experience in Aged Care or other relevant community sector.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including a friendly and approachable phone manner.
- Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- Proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Computer and data base skills.
- Current drivers’ licence.
- Confident and competent to drive a 12-seater bus (no special license required).
A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
For further information about the role, please contact Gavan Fairclough, at gavan.fairclough@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 28 April 2025
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth and Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
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