Community Support Worker (Casual)

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.  We will start the shortlisting process as we receive applications.

This role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. BGF is looking to create a casual pool to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.

The Community Support Worker requires sound 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 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 Community Support Program 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.

Details

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Qualifications

•        Certificate IV in Community Services (either completed or in progress)

•        Current, valid driver's license with an unblemished record

•        Current First Aid Certificate

•        Provide or undergo a ‘Working with Children’ clearance

•        Undergo a Police Records Check (arranged through BGF)

•        COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by the Australian Government (Due to the public funding arrangement we require all employees’ vaccination status to be ‘up-to-date’ including booster shot)

Other Information

Benefits & Culture

·         Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV.

·         Much more than just a job – it is a rare and great opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals.

·         Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.

·         Casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney

·         Great benefits incl. EAP access and gaining experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume and a covering letter to Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the key areas of responsibility.

Should you have any questions please contact Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au

BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.  We will start the shortlisting process as we receive applications.

About us

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) is Australia’s oldest community-based HIV organisation, providing client services and health promotion programs in NSW and SA. We provide direct practical assistance, emotional support, financial counselling, and housing advocacy to people living with HIV (PLHIV).

We help people live independently through support in daily activities, such as shopping for groceries and attending medical appointments; we support people through their financial worries, and we provide programs that keep our clients socially connected.

Our services are accessible to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural and linguistic background.

Our vision

To help people with HIV to thrive.

BGF works to change social attitudes around HIV, to reduce fear, discrimination and stigma and promote acceptance and understanding, working also at a systemic level to influence policy and service development.

Our mission

Our mission is to empower people living with HIV to thrive.

Our values

Compassion, Solidarity, Empowerment and Inclusivity.

For more information about BGF please visit our website: https://www.bgf.org.au/