Tax-reducing salary packaging options availableWe are recruiting for an honest and reliable Service Worker to join our Specialist Community Services (SCS) team at the Village in Woodbridge. Reporting to the Cook and Service Lead, this is an opportunity to support people with a lived experience of severe and enduring mental illness, many of whom also have experiences of homelessness, to rebuild their lives through a recovery based program. This service offers high support, shared house and independent living options with support from a professional team of support staff.About the role:As the Service Worker, your role is to clean and maintain the residents' living, eating, and bathroom areas in addition to the facilities' general administration areas. Ensure that they are in a clean and orderly condition and will respond in a timely manner to areas requiring immediate attention.Service Workers are required to assist the team with additional duties such as linen, laundering, and meal service as required.1 x Permanent Part-time position25.5 hours per week - working across Monday to Thursday; and withavailability to cover extra shifts as needed to cover staff absencesUndertakes detailed cleaning of bedrooms and communal areas, ensuring high standards are maintained throughoutEnsures that the correct cleaning agents are used in all duties, and correctly stored upon completion of dutiesFollow appropriate manual handling techniques when moving furniture during the course of cleaning dutiesAssists in preparing and serving meals and snacksWorks within a Recovery Framework, in collaboration with clients/consumersAdopt a team approach to support the work, co-operating closely with team members in order to ensure continuity of service and support and the provision of a high-quality service to clients/consumersRepresents the organisation in a positive and professional manner at all timesAbout You:To succeed in this role and with Vinnies WA, you must be driven by service excellence and a sense of working for the greater good. Our expectations are that you have:Experience working in a similar position that included cleaning and/or infection control protocols and proceduresAn understanding (from work or personal experience) of those experiencing homelessness and/or living with a mental diagnosis and the impact on people’s daily livesBasic meal preparation and meal service including Foodsafe requirementsKnowledge of the principles, procedures, regulations, manual handling, and equipment used in cleaning operationsExperience in general laundry practices and methods including the use of commercial machines.Demonstrated ability to operate as an essential team member through the use of your effective time management, organisation, and attention to detail skillsCultural awareness and empathy when interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and culturesWorking for Vinnies WAOur values are at the heart of our Society, anyone who comes into contact with us is better for it, our employees are supported to grow and nurture their capacity for leadership and resilience and hold mission at our core.This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable West Australians, through a range of person-centred services and programs, made possible by the revenue raised through our Vinnies shops, generous donations, fundraising events and grants, and over 4,000 dedicated employees, volunteers, and members.More than this, as a not-for-profit, Vinnies WA can offer our employees:Generous tax-reducing salary packaging benefits (F/T & P/T employees only)Leave Loading + Birthday leave benefit (F/T & P/T employees only)15% team member discount card to use in our retail shopsScreening & Application ProcessAt Vinnies WA, we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment for children and vulnerable people to ensure that their rights, needs and interests are met and that they are protected from harm and abuse. As such, we ensure that our preferred candidates are appropriately screened prior to any offer of employment, to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. Screening will consist of Police Criminal History Check, Legal right to work in Australia and Working with Children Check (if required).If you are passionate about our “good works” and are excited for the opportunity to represent Vinnies WA, we would love to receive your application through SEEK (hit “apply now” below). Please provide:Current resume with details of 2 professional refereesCover letter addressed to Sun Gi Chun - Cook/Service Lead, outlining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying (limited to 2 pages)We are committed to creating a workforce that is as diverse as our Society. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, orientations, and backgrounds.Applications will be reviewed as received. No recruitment agencies please.
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