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Sutherland Shire Carers and Consumers Forum has been operating in its current form since late 1997 and has continued to act as a voice for people who are in receipt of Home and Community Care (HACC) services or are eligible to be. The Forum is held four times a year. Transport and respite are available and lunch is provided during each meeting. Service providers don't attend, except by explicit invitation. Support staff who attend are the Forum Support Worker, the Carer Support Worker and the HACC Development Officer (all employed by Sutherland Shire Community Care Network). Other support workers, not involved in direct provision of services eg the Aboriginal HACC Support Worker, may also attend the Forum sometimes as guest speakers.
The Forum Support Worker plans and facilitates the Forum as well as to following up issues that arise at the Forum. An executive group of members of the Forum meets informally with the Forum Support Worker to assist in planning each Forum.
Project Objectives:
- To provide carers and consumers with information to assist them in their daily living.
- To give carers and consumers the opportunity to give feedback and have an input into the nature of services they receive.
- To provide a meeting point for carers and consumers to raise issues of mutual concern and find a means of expressing that concern to the relevant authorities.
- To provide a social opportunity for people who may be isolated because of their disability, their frailty or their caring responsibilities.
| POSITION VACANT ADVERTISEMENT (November 2007) |
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SUPPORT WORKER, SUTHERLAND SHIRE CARERS & CONSUMERS FORUM
Do you want to make a difference?
Sutherland Shire Community Care Network Inc. (SSCCN) is looking to fill two exciting permanent part time positions. Individuals are invited to consider applying for both roles.
Carers & Consumers Forum Support Worker
We are seeking an experienced and energetic community worker to take on the role of Support Worker for Sutherland Shire Carers & Consumers Forum. The Forum has been meeting for nearly 10 years to assist people with disabilities, frail older people and their carers, to raise issues of concern, gain information to assist them in their daily lives and improve the services they receive. The role of the Support Worker is to plan, organise and facilitate the Forum which meets 4 times a year. At other times the Support Worker is required to assist Forum members to take up issues of concern, whether of an individual or systemic nature.
The position is for 8 hours per week & ideally you will have some flexibility with days available. Applicants must have a good understanding of the issues affecting this group, experience facilitating large groups, excellent oral written and interpersonal skills & computer literacy. Relevant tertiary qualifications, experience in advocacy; community development skills are also required. Own vehicle preferable. SACS Award grade 4.
(see flyer attached)
Carer Support Service Manager
see other ad
Closing date for both positions is 9th November 2007. Go to www.ssccn.org.au for more information about the organisation and each position (ie. Position Description, SSCCN Brochure, service brochures at http://www.ssccn.org.au/support/carer and http://www.ssccn.org.au/support/consumers).
Applications should address the essential and desirable criteria of the positions and include contacts for two current referees. Please note for which position you are applying.
Applications can be delivered by post or in person to
Lindi McMullin
SSCCN Inc.
3a Stapleton Avenue Sutherland NSW 1499
or by email to ssccn@ssccn.org.au
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