Community Support Worker
A rewarding career providing personal, social, physical and emotional support to clients such as the disabled, poor and elderly.
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- What's it like to be a Community Support Worker?
- How to become a Community Support Worker
- Latest Community Support Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Community Support Workers
- Is Community Support Worker the right role for you?
- Community Support Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Community Support Worker?
Community Support Workers provide care and support to clients so they can become more independent in their everyday lives. They help clients in various ways, such as assisting with personal care including grooming and feeding, household chores such as cooking and cleaning, and arranging transportation and recreational activities.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Assessing the needs of clients and the nature and extent of their difficulties.
- Planning, developing and implementing support programs.
- Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients.
- Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help.
- Providing personal care assistance such as dressing, bathing and going to the toilet.
- Assisting with domestic activities such as washing and vacuuming.
- Preparing meals and assisting with eating meals.
- Interacting with clients and encouraging and arranging various activities to help stimulate them physically and emotionally.
How to become a Community Support Worker
There are many study options available to aspiring Community Support Workers, with courses ranging from certificate to masters level.
- Complete a Diploma in Community Services (CHC52015). The Diploma course should include 400 hours of supervised fieldwork placements. Alternatively, complete a bachelor degree, such as the Bachelor of Human Services and the Bachelor of Community and Human Services.
- Get work experience in a vocational placement.
- You can also gain experience in this industry and boost your resume by volunteering in Social Support or as a companion to those in need.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Community Support Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Personal Care
Meal Preparation
Social Support
Individual Support
Domestic Assistance
Aged Care
Community Support
First Aid Certificate
Empathy
First Aid
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Latest Community Support Worker reviews
Oct 2018
Community work is brilliant if your creative, caring and can’t wait for the next adventure.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Matauranga Maori
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealth
The good thingsThe good things are,being able to spark the joyousness in my clients is a great motivator for me in this role. Sometimes that may be because you are the one person they saw that week, that was there s...
The challengesThe challenges in my role is to constantly be creative about the opportunities you can provide for your clients. People who are being supported in the Community represent your parents, your nannies, y...
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Feb 2025
Very rewarding when you can say you made a positive impact on your client's life.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Community Services
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsThe good things: there are many opportunities to show your clients that you care for their welfare. It can be a very positive adventure, particularly when you learn to control your emotions and mainta...
The challengesLack of job security, certain clients may experience severe behavioural issues at times (which requires Support Worker patience and a calm way of dealing with the behaviour to prevent it escalating).
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