Aged Care Support Worker – Social Groups & Driver (Make a Real Difference)

Driveconnect and support your community all in one role.

Are you motivated by making a real difference in peoples lives

At FOCUS Connect we dont just provide care we walk alongside people to buildconfidence grow skills and support independence.

Were looking for Support Workers with group-based experience who are passionate aboutdiversity inclusion and creating culturally safe environments and who can also drive (12-seater or larger vehicles) to support our cultural multicultural and social support groups across South West Sydney.

Youll be supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds helping create welcomingspaces where everyone feels connected valued and part of their community.

If you bring energy care and purpose to your work and want to see the impact you makeevery day wed love to hear from you.

Why Join FOCUS Connect

• Meaningful work that creates real connection and impact
• Flexible hours and local community-based shifts
• Supportive inclusive and multicultural team
• Opportunities for training development and growth
• Be part of a trusted organisation supporting the community for over 42 years

About the Role

This is a unique and rewarding role combining support work group facilitation andtransport helping older people stay active socially connected and engaged in their community.

You will support a range of cultural-specific multicultural and social groupscreating welcoming environments where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.

Your day may include:

• Transporting clients to and from group programs
• Driving FOCUS Connect vehicles (12-seater or larger where licensed)
• Supporting safe boarding travel and drop-off
• Facilitating and supporting group activities
• Encouraging participation connection and inclusion
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with light personal care or daily activities where needed

What You Bring

• A genuine passion for making a difference in peoples lives
• A caring reliable and community-focused approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience (or interest) in Aged Care Disability or Community Services
• Confidence working with diverse communities
• Ability to engage and support people in a group setting

Essential Requirements

• A genuine commitment to diversity inclusion and culturally safe practice we support people from over 80 cultural backgrounds through dedicated language groups (Arabic Vietnamese Chinese Italian Spanish Mauritian Filipino Lao and Egyptian) as well as multicultural programs and individual support
• Experience in group-based programs or community transport
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and ability to drive a 12-seater bus
• Current First Aid & CPR
• National Police Check & Working With Children Check
• Clear driving record
• Proof of working rights in Australia
• Smartphone for rostering

Desirable (but not essential)

• Multilingual capability
• Experience driving larger vehicles (e.g. 22-seater)
• Aged Care or Community Services Cert III or above

About Us

FOCUS Connect is a registered not-for-profit charity supporting people across childrenyouth family aged care and disability services.

Our work is guided by our values:

• Connection We build trusted relationships that strengthen people and communities.
• Inclusion We create culturally safe and inclusive environments where every person feels valued and belongs.
• Creativity We think differently to support independence and meaningful outcomes.

We focus on individuality and connect people to the supports that help them live fully their way.

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For more information contact: Subject: Support Worker Social Support Groups