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Community Engagement Partner Services for people over 65 (Northside Community Forum)

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Northside Community Forum Limited is an independent not for profit with 30 years’ experience in supporting 90,000 people with disability, people with mental illness and older people and their carers. Our unique service approach means that we assist people and their carers.

Social activities are coordinated for people over 65. Older people are more likely to experience illness, mobility issues, grief and loneliness and are at risk of experiencing social isolation than any other group of people. Northside coordinates a range of daily activities and day trips in the community to extend your social connections, keep you healthy and active and simply to enjoy life.

Responsibilities:

  • Support with mobility, pushing the wheel chair and supporting to getting into the venue and back  Active Volunteer to act as a facilitator during social support trip. Liaise directly with the reception / customer service at the venue
  • Collect cash or fee for the trip if required and enter the receipt form.
  • Support or facilitate with purchase of tickets if required.
  • Relevant laws and regulations, WHS, Privacy Act
  • Relevant industry standards and other Quality standards such as NSW Disability Services Standards, Homecare standards
  • Northside organisational policies and procedures
  • Northside customer charter

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Ability to assist the companion / carer to people over 65 on day trips
  • Genuine caring and compassionate attitude
  • Support us by handling all company documentation in a professional and confidential manner
  • Help us by consistently adhering to Northside policies and procedures
  • Support us to enable individuals and families to connect to local services and natural supports, including social activities so that they can LIVE Their Best Life
  • Support us with knowledge in or understanding of people with disability, older people, carers or people living with mental illness

Requirements:

  • Current National Police clearance check
  • First Aid Certificate is highly beneficial but not essential
  • Willingness to support and be dedicate at least a day once a week
  • Previous support work experience preferable, with a focus on high quality customer interaction and dedication
  • A strong commitment to working with people over 65
  • Flexible, reliable and caring person with initiative
  • Ability to work as a part of a team
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • A reasonable level of fitness but no lifting is required
You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.