Assistant Care Team Leader

Assistant Care Team Leader 

• Permanent, part time role
• $37.38p/h + Super (Evening and weekend allowance)
• Evening work of 2pm - 10pm
• Allocated pool car

Working within the Aged Community Care portfolio in our North metro s, Silver Chain is currently recruiting for Assistant Care Team Leaders who can commit to shifts 2pm - 10pm. Rotating roster, Week 1 will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, Week 2 will be Saturday and Sunday.  This is a permanent contract.

Assistant Care Team Leaders will be working in the community throughout the metro area and will be providing care to clients with varying needs and support to the CTL's.  Suitable candidates should be experienced with all levels of care including low, moderate, and complex care, and be comfortable to undertake duties with a variety of clients.

About you:

• You should share our commitment to uphold and deliver care that is safe, personal, connected, and effective – Best Care, every person, every time.
• We are looking for those with a Certificate 3 in Individual Support or equivalent (or, be working towards this qualification)
• Experience working in the community 
• Hold a full Australian driver’s licence and own transport for work purposes
• You will be responsible for mentoring other direct care employees and provide support to other internal stakeholders as required
• You will have sound knowledge of best practices whilst working in the community, possess strong interpersonal skills and be flexible in your approach

Benefits

•    Professional Development supported  & Study Leave supported
•    Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher
•    Opportunity to purchase extra leave 
•    Comprehensive orientation programme
•    Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone) 
•    Option of salary packaged vehicle (with employer contributions) or use own vehicle with 99 cent per KM allowance
•    Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues
•    Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF
•    Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to cinemas, theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change 

How to apply:

 Please consider the position description and below points when putting your expression of interest together.  

• What experience could you bring to the role? 
• Why do you want this upskill opportunity and what skills could you bring to this position. 
• How do you manage in high pressure scenarios consider your experience with de-escalation, conflict in the workplace and challenging clients. 
• The successful candidate will be required to used technology.  Tell me about your confidence using technology.  

About Silverchain Group 

Silverchain is one of Australia’s leading in-home care specialists, providing health and aged care services to 140,000 clients a year.

Trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years, we provide home care services in all states of Australia, and the ACT.

We employ nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division and are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation, where employees can be authentic, respected, and celebrated.

Our ambition is to create a better home care system for everyone. Our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians.

We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.