Activities Instructor

Casual Positions Available

Location: Wollongong & Illawarra

Are you looking for a purpose in your work life

Do you value building relationships

Are you looking for a rewarding role with flexible hours

Do you want to work in a supportive and friendly team

Here at Community Gateway we are seeking individuals who are committed to wellness-focused care services that give each of our clients meaning and affinity for life.

Some of the benefits we offer our Activities Instructors are:

• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging of $15900 per annum $2650 Meals & Entertainment per annum
• Participate in the Annual Bonus Scheme
• Participate in the Community Gateway Reward and Recognition Program
• On-the-job training and buddy shifts provided
• Reimbursement of kilometres when travelling for work
• Multiple Career Pathway Opportunities are available

At Community Gateway we work on the premise that even with age chronic illness or disability people generally have the desire and ability to improve their physical social emotional and spiritual well-being and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

About the role

The Activities Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of recreational based group activities. This includes facilitating Hub-based activities (such as craft cooking games and others) and social outings (such as dining concerts community events and others) which fosters social connection and supports clients individual goals. The Activities Instructor is also responsible for safely transporting clients to group activities; this may include driving company vehicles and assisting on community transport buses.

About you

We are seeking individuals who exemplify Community Gateways Core values of:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

The successful candidate will demonstrate these values through their passionate caring and can-do attitude towards making an impactful difference in someones life.

Essential

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care Aged Care Disabilities or Individual Support or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in leading group-based activities.
• Ability to contribute and support a positive and engaging team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to work health and safety requirements

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health and/or Certificate III Individual Support (Age/Disability) or equivalent.

The successful applicant will have (or be willing to obtain):

• Current Drivers License and access to a reliable and insured vehicle
• Availability to a Smart Phone
• Working with Children Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

About Us

Community Gateway is not-for-profit provider of aged care and disability services in the Illawarra Shoalhaven and Mid North Coast regions of NSW.

We have been operating for more than 35 years and have a close connection to the communities in which we work.

Our services include case/care management in home care and supports respite cleaning transport services social programs life skills development clinical care and allied health therapies.

Our team of dedicated employees genuinely care and take the time to get to know our clients and what is important to them enabling us to form meaningful connections based on a solid foundation of trust.

As a registered NDIS provider we provide high quality flexible supports assisting clients to build on their capabilities and reach their goals.

We also place great importance on providing services that promote healthy ageing and independence and improve physical social emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

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Community Gateway is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment where diverse styles backgrounds experiences and perspectives are valued encouraged and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with diverse gender identities and sexualities have a disability and/or form a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background to apply.

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