About the role
Fostering Independence Pty Ltd is expanding into Support at Home, and we're looking for compassionate, reliable Community Support Workers to join our growing team. This is a casual position offering flexible hours and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.
Key responsibilities
- Person-Centred Care, Dignity & Choice
- Provide Personal Care: Deliver high-quality personal care to meet residents’ physical, emotional, and environmental needs.
- Uphold Strict Privacy: Protect consumer dignity by always maintaining strict privacy and confidentiality standards.
- Build Positive Relationships: Foster open, respectful relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Accountability, Feedback & Leadership
- Report Incidents Promptly: Document and report workplace incidents immediately in line with organizational requirements.
- Drive Quality Care: Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives to elevate quality care outcomes.
- Lead Shifts Confidently: Act as the senior staff member on shift when required, including directing emergency responses.
- Guide & Support Teams: Provide supervision, induction, and daily guidance to staff, volunteers, agency workers, and students.
- Professional Development: Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge through scheduled ongoing professional development activities.
Care Planning & Clinical Monitoring
- Follow Care Plans: Deliver clinical care strictly in line with individualised care plans and ANMC standards.
- Communicate Clinical Updates: Share clinical status changes clearly and confidentially with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Escalate Care Concerns: Follow directions from Registered Nurses and escalate clinical deterioration or concerns appropriately.
Environment & Safety
- Maintain Safety Compliance: Follow all Quality Management and Work Health & Safety policies to protect consumers.
- Manage Workplace Hazards: Identify and report physical workplace hazards immediately to maintain safe care environments.
Clinical Care & Scope of Practice
- Safe Medication Administration: Administer and monitor medications safely in strict accordance with your defined scope of practice.
- Maintain Accurate Documentation: Complete timely, compliant, and highly accurate electronic clinical documentation each shift.
- Observe Role Boundaries: Practice strictly within EN boundaries, ensuring personal accountability and policy adherence.
- Flexible Role Execution: Undertake additional tasks and duties as required within the approved scope of the role.
What we're looking for
- Experience working in community services, aged care, disability support or a related field is highly desirable
- Current or willingness to obtain a relevant First Aid qualification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse client groups
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred, respectful and dignified support practices
- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to manage time effectively across a flexible casual schedule
- Physical capacity to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks
- A valid Australian driving licence and access to reliable transport
- Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain one
- Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one
- NDIS Screening Check
What we offer
- Flexible casual work arrangements that suit your lifestyle and commitments
- Meaningful work that directly impacts the wellbeing and independence of community members
- Supportive and collaborative team environment with experienced staff
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Competitive casual rates of pay
- Access to employee assistance and support programmes
- The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and be part of a mission-driven organisation
About us
Fostering Independence Pty Ltd has been a dedicated provider of community services and support for individuals with needs in Tasmania since 2021, and we are now expanding our services into Support at Home . Our mission is to empower individuals to live independently, make informed choices and participate actively in their communities. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support services that respect the dignity, privacy and autonomy of every individual we support. Our values of compassion, integrity and excellence guide everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our staff can thrive whilst delivering outstanding care to our clients.
Apply now
If you are passionate about supporting individuals in your community and meet the criteria outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for this role to Fostering Independence Pty Ltd. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we support.
Pay: $40.00 – $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
