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Please see current available employment opportunities at Focus Connect below.
Social Support Group Facilitator (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Facilitator to join our growing Aged Care team.
- Achieve work-life balance in this part time role (12 hours per week).
- Work close to home in Hornsby, North Sydney area.
- Generous salary packaging entitlements.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
Focus Connect’s Aged Care program is expanding into the North Sydney area. We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and passionate Social Support Group Facilitator to become part of our rapidly growing program.
About you:
Working closely with the Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing integrated, culturally appropriate services to people who are frail and their carers in order to prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalisation through Multicultural Day Care Program. This is a part time position working 12 hours per week.
Key duties:
- Work with the Coordinator to implement a structured program of activities and interventions.
- Encourage consumer participation in various aspects of the service program in a way that promotes their independence and quality of life.
- Inform consumers regarding activities on an ongoing basis.
- Set up equipment and generally prepare the group-meeting place to ensure the safety and comfort of consumers.
- Assist in organising and conducting day outings for groups.
- Ensure consumer’s attendance through regular communication prior to the group meeting (i.e. phone consumers on the morning of the group).
- Assist consumers when necessary with personal tasks such as eating, toileting, walking, and medication prompts.
- Ensure the timely completion of the data collection and reports as required.
Essential Criteria
- Current and valid drivers licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid first aid certificate.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline, e.g. Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take responsibility for tasks and follow through on commitments.
- Bi-Lingual language skills relative to target group.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Domestic Support Assistant (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Domestic Support Workers to join our growing team.
- Multiple casual positions available!
- No qualifications required. Your experience will get you through the door.
- Based in Northern Sydney Area – Hornsby and surrounding areas.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Domestic Support Workers to become part of our rapidly growing Aged Care program. Our Domestic Support Workers work on a rotating roster model which can include evening, weekend and public holiday shifts. These positions are for casual on-call appointments to provide in-home domestic chores to our Aged Care Clients to help them to maintain their capacity to manage everyday activities.
Key duties:
- Provide assistance in the home with general house cleaning, including dishwashing, vacuuming, bed making, dusting etc.
- Conduct unaccompanied shopping (delivered to home) and bill paying.
- Provide linen services including clothes washing and ironing.
- Assist with meal preparation.
- Demonstrating and encouraging the use of techniques or specific aids and equipment to improve the person’s capacity for self-management, build confidence and support client participation where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role.
- Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required.
Desirable Criteria
- Bilingual in a community language.
- Demonstrated experience and skills working with aged, disabled or people living with dementia and understanding the issues they face.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Personal Care Assistant (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Personal Care Assistants to join our growing team.
- Multiple positions available!
- Achieve work-life balance in this casual role.
- Based in Northern Sydney – Hornsby and surrounding areas.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Personal Care Assistants to become part of our rapidly growing Aged Care program. Our Personal Care Assistants work on a rotating roster model which can include evening, weekend and public holiday shifts. These positions are for casual on-call appointments to provide in-home personal care, domestic assistance and support in activities of daily living and self-care tasks to our Aged Care clients.
About you:
As the successful applicant you will be responsible for providing assistance to consumers of our Aged Care Services program with in home individualised support in activities of daily living and self-care tasks that help them to maintain appropriate standards of hygiene and grooming. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering person centred services, are flexible, caring and have good interpersonal skills.
Key duties:
- Assistance with self-care.
- Assistance with client self-administration of medicine.
- Support with daily living tasks such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed and moving about the house.
- Demonstrating and encouraging the use of techniques to improve the consumer’s capacity for self-management and building confidence in the use of equipment or aids, such as a bath seat or handheld shower hose.
Essential Criteria
- Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
- Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid First Aid certificate.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Demonstrated experience and skills working with aged, disabled or people living with dementia and understanding the issues they face.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required.
Desirable Criteria
- Bicultural background and fluency in a language other than English.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Social Support Group Facilitator (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Facilitator to join our growing Aged Care team.
- Achieve work-life balance in this part time role (12 hours per week).
- Work close to home in Fairfield.
- Generous salary packaging entitlements.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
Focus Connect’s Aged Care program is expanding into the Fairfield area. We have an exciting opportunity available for experienced and passionate Social Support Group Facilitator to become part of our rapidly growing program.
About you:
Working closely with the Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing integrated, culturally appropriate services to people who are frail and their carers in order to prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalisation through Multicultural Day Care Program. This is a part time position working 12 hours per week.
Key duties:
- Work with the Coordinator to implement a structured program of activities and interventions.
- Encourage consumer participation in various aspects of the service program in a way that promotes their independence and quality of life.
- Inform consumers regarding activities on an ongoing basis.
- Set up equipment and generally prepare the group-meeting place to ensure the safety and comfort of consumers.
- Assist in organising and conducting day outings for groups.
- Ensure consumer’s attendance through regular communication prior to the group meeting (i.e. phone consumers on the morning of the group).
- Assist consumers when necessary with personal tasks such as eating, toileting, walking, and medication prompts.
- Ensure the timely completion of the data collection and reports as required.
Essential Criteria
- Current and valid drivers licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid first aid certificate.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline, e.g. Certificate III in Aged Care.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take responsibility for tasks and follow through on commitments.
- Bi-Lingual language skills relative to target group.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Domestic Support Assistant (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Domestic Support workers to join our growing team.
- Multiple casual positions available!
- No qualifications required. Your experience will get you through the door.
- Based in Fairfield and surrounding area.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Domestic Support Workers to become part of our rapidly growing Aged Care program. Our Domestic Support Workers work on a rotating roster model which can include evening, weekend and public holiday shifts. These positions are for casual on-call appointments to provide in-home domestic chores to our Aged Care Clients to help them to maintain their capacity to manage everyday activities.
Key duties:
- Provide assistance in the home with general house cleaning, including dishwashing, vacuuming, bed making, dusting etc.
- Conduct unaccompanied shopping (delivered to home) and bill paying.
- Provide linen services including clothes washing and ironing.
- Assist with meal preparation.
- Demonstrating and encouraging the use of techniques or specific aids and equipment to improve the person’s capacity for self-management, build confidence and support client participation where appropriate.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar role.
- Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required.
Desirable Criteria
- Bilingual in a community language.
- Demonstrated experience and skills working with aged, disabled or people living with dementia and understanding the issues they face.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Personal Care Assistant (Aged Care)
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Personal Care Assistants to join our growing team.
- Multiple positions available!
- Achieve work-life balance in this casual role.
- Based in Fairfield and surrounding areas.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Personal Care Assistants to become part of our rapidly growing Aged Care program. Our Personal Care Assistants work on a rotating roster model which can include evening, weekend and public holiday shifts. These positions are for casual on-call appointments to provide in-home personal care, domestic assistance and support in activities of daily living and self-care tasks to our Aged Care clients.
About you:
As the successful applicant you will be responsible for providing assistance to consumers of our Aged Care Services program with in home individualised support in activities of daily living and self-care tasks that help them to maintain appropriate standards of hygiene and grooming. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering person centred services, are flexible, caring and have good interpersonal skills.
Key duties:
- Assistance with self-care.
- Assistance with client self-administration of medicine.
- Support with daily living tasks such as bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, getting in and out of bed and moving about the house.
- Demonstrating and encouraging the use of techniques to improve the consumer’s capacity for self-management and building confidence in the use of equipment or aids, such as a bath seat or handheld shower hose.
Essential Criteria
- Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
- Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid First Aid certificate.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Demonstrated experience and skills working with aged, disabled or people living with dementia and understanding the issues they face.
- Demonstrated capacity to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required.
Desirable Criteria
- Bicultural background and fluency in a language other than English.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact Jacqueline Lobo on (02) 4627 1188 or email jacquelinelobo@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au.
Applications Close: 30th April 2020
Multicultural Family & Playgroup Practitioner
Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2021
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and passionate Family Practitioner to join our growing team.
- Work-life balance.
- Based in Southwest and Western Sydney.
- Growth and learning opportunities.
About us:
Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.
Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, culture and language of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.
We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.
About the role:
We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Family Worker to become part of our Community Engagement Team.
This position targets CALD families experience low to medium risk issues (such as child’s behaviour, financial difficulties, unemployment and housing issues). The worker targets those families experiencing the range of at risk issues that can be addressed by providing appropriately targeted short terms supports by way of case management to prevent escalation of these issues and to promote positive family relationships. The position also supports the running of two playgroups within the area.
About you:
As the successful applicant, you will be involved in providing quality services to people within the Campbelltown and Camden LGAs. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering person centred services; who are open to new ways of thinking; who value genuine, long-lasting relationships; and who are flexible, courageous, and believe in opportunity for all.
Essential Criteria
- Current and valid NSW Working with Children Check Clearance number.
- Current and valid driver’s licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
- Current and valid first aid certificate.
- Cleared National Criminal History Check.
- Tertiary level qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Experience working with families with children 0 to 12 years (can be up to 18 years).
- Experience providing case management to families with children 0 to 12 years (can be up to 18 years).
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
- Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to manage own time and multiple priorities, handle pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to take responsibility for tasks and follow through on commitments.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience with programing and planning for children 0 to 5 years.
- Experience in supporting and leading staff.
How to Apply
For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description contact Human Resources on (02) 4627 1188 or email hr@focusconnect.org.au.
To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume to hr@focusconnect.org.au
Applications Close: 03rd April 2020
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Focus Connect (MDSI T/A) is a not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to people who people who are disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through three service areas: Aged, Community and Disability.
Focus Connect is recruiting Disability Support Workers for its NDIS disability services in community access, in-home supports and Short Term Accommodation. You will be involved in a growing quality service that provides NDIS support services to people with a disability in the Macarthur and South West Sydney region.
We are seeking experienced disability support workers who have qualifications in disability services and/or experience as a Carer of a person with a disability.
Please note: Our Disability Services are delivered on a 24/7 roster model which includes sleepovers, weekend and public holiday shift. These positions are for Casual on-call appointments to provide in-home domestic assistance, personal care and supporting community access or in a short term accommodation setting.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record and Working with Children Check.
Focus Connect is looking for people who are passionate about delivering person centred services; who are open to new ways of thinking; who value genuine, long-lasting relationships; and who are flexible, courageous, and believe in opportunity for all.
You will have opportunities to learn and evolve as part of a growing and vibrant organisation.
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with complex and challenging behaviours including restrictive practice participants.
- Certificate III in Community Welfare, or similar, or willingness to complete this within first 2 years of employment.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Current unrestricted Driver Licence and access to a reliable fully insured vehicle.
- A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with a disability.
- The ability to develop a positive relationships with service participants and to support their Individual Personal Goals.
- Good communication skills, including ability to build rapport, effective listening and empathy.
- The ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
- Understanding and commitment to the importance of multicultural in the context of our Australian society.
Desirable Criteria
- Bicultural background and fluency in a language other than English.
How to Apply
Email your application to hr@focusconnect.org.au
