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Why Choose Amana Living?

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services.

Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Travel allowance for travel between clients
• Work mobile phone
  
  

• Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
• Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks
• Current WA driver's licence
• Access to a reliable WA registered motor vehicle with full comprehensive insurance
• Available to attend a paid compulsory 2-week induction/ training to help you get started at our training institute in Rivervale Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Senior Support Worker – Fareham - £14.19ph

Typical Shifts are: 7am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm including every other weekend.

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our supported living service in Fareham. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!
As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support.
This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.
We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support.

Why choose us?
We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.
We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.
Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

About The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
· Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
· Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
· Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
· Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centred schedules and personal development plans.
· Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.
About You:
- Compassionate and Empathetic: Naturally caring and understanding.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-Oriented and Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proactive and Innovative: Always looking for ways to improve care delivery.
- Committed to Diversity and Inclusion: Respectful of all backgrounds and beliefs.
- Team Player: Collaborative and supportive within the team.
Apply Now!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Core Values:
️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.

Help at Home by Montefiore is seeking motivated, caring, and committed individuals to work with our exclusive private clients who require additional support beyond their family and friends network in and around the Southern Suburbs of Sydney.

As a personal carer, you will be required to deliver support in a range of capacities and timeframes.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

• Personal care (Shower assist, toileting, feeding)
• Manual Handling (Transferring to and from the bed to shower commode)
• Social support and companionship

To be successful in your application, you must meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience with complex needs, Mental Health
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or similar
• Available during the week and on weekends
• Covid-19 Vaccine recommended but not mandatory
• NDIS Worker Check
• Willing to undergo a National Police Check
• Driver's Licence and Own vehicle

Benefits Include:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Work in challenging environments where you are rewarded with the fulfillment of making a difference to your clients' well-being
• User-friendly rostering system easily accessed from any mobile device that allows you to choose shifts that suit you
• Online training and development
• A friendly and supportive team at Help at Home

Please apply now for an immediate start in a rewarding role assisting members in the local community! Location: Double Bay 2028

Help at Home by Montefiore is seeking motivated, caring and committed individuals to work with our exclusive private clients who require additional support beyond their family and friends network in and around Southern Suburbs of Sydney.

As a personal carer, you will be required to deliver support in a range of capacities and timeframes.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

• Personal care (Shower assist, toileting, feeding)
• Manual Handling (Transferring to and from the bed to shower commode)
• Social support and companionship

To be successful in your application you must meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience with complex needs, Mental Health
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or similar
• Available during the week and on weekends
• Covid-19 Vaccine recommended but not Mandatory
• NDIS Worker Check
• Willing to undergo a National Police Check
• Drivers Licence and Own vehicle

Benefits Include:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Working in challenging environments where you are rewarded with the fulfillment of making a difference to your clients' well-being
• User-friendly rostering system easily accessed from any mobile device that allows you to choose the shifts that are right for you
• Online training and development
• A friendly and supportive team at Help at Home

Please apply now for immediate start in a rewarding role assisting members in the local community!

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, Lois Avenue

Responsible to lead a team of support bankers that will provide a proficient support function to the Enterprise Multi-Channel and Portfolio segment teams by understanding what matters to the client. To take responsibility for end-to-end people management practices, high-risk routine compliance and client experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Business Commerce Degree (FAIS recognised)

Experience Required

1. 5-7 years Enterprise Direct Propositions
2. Business & Commercial Clients
3. Previous experience in leading teams, as well as experience in risk and credit

Benefits:

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

• Under the direction of CSP Director and/or Clinical Coordinator, provide case management, crisis intervention, and community support services to consumers
• Develop realistic individual treatment plans/in-depth assessments based on consumer’s changing needs, closely consulting with consumers and other team members
• Monitor treatment progress, and provide follow-up services
• Work side by side with consumers to assist in acquiring independent living skills pertaining to activities of daily living, vocational adjustment, interpersonal skills, social, recreational, and leisure activities
• Facilitate consumer groups to enhance the acquisition of skills necessary to improve the consumer’s quality of life
• Coordinate all treatment services, assess CSP consumer symptoms, and maintain regular in-person contact with consumers
• Assess crisis situations, intervene appropriately, and work autonomously
• Complete all necessary documentation as required by certification, funding source, and program standards
• Write reports that conform to prescribed style and format
• Maintain records documenting time spent with individual consumers, time utilization, meeting locations, individual consumers involved and their symptoms/status
• Monitor treatment plans, attend 6-month reviews/update, write progress notes based on treatment plans, and objectives/goals
• Consult with peers, supervisors, and other professionals regarding cases, treatment plans, interventions, approaches, etc.
• Attend staff meetings as required, advocating for the consumer
• Effectively present information to management, staff, and other organizational groups
• Demonstrate positive working relationships with consumers, staff, and other professionals
• Promote positive consumer relations
• Provide consultation, education, and counseling services to family/support systems involved with CSP as needed
• Complete agency training and review of company policies/procedures
• Maintain consumer confidentiality standard consistent with DHS 75 and HIPAA regulations
• Ensure safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in related field with 1,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience, or a field other than behavioral sciences with 2,000 hours of supervised post-degree clinical experience with person who have chronic mental illness

• Proficient use of Windows applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ACCESS

• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written/verbal communication skills
• Have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable
• Acceptable background verification