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A senior support worker takes a leadership role in providing assistance for those in need, including those living with disability and aged citizens. Senior support workers provide this assistance in a variety of ways. Whether it be individual aid or assistance as part of a larger group or program, senior support workers are equipped with the knowledge and ability to enhance the daily lives of those would could use some help.
Part of this role will involve typical support worker duties, including but not limited to, helping clients and patients with administrative tasks and other in-home activity, providing personalised medical attention, lending support through socialising and facilitating appointment attendance. They liaise with key parties across education, employment, medicine and more. Senior support workers can also often take on the responsibility of guiding other, more junior, support workers.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Senior Support Worker.
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The Diploma of Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for leadership roles in the community services sector. Students will develop advanced skills in advocacy, social justice, policy development, and program design. Graduates can work in leadership roles, such as community services manager, program manager, or social policy analyst, in government and non-government organizations..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Certificate IV in Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in the community services sector. You will develop skills in community development, case management, diversity, and ethics. Gain hands-on experience through supervised work placements. Graduates can work in various roles, such as community service worker, case manager, and program coordinator in government and non-government organizations..
In Australia, a full time senior support worker generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been, and looks set to continue to be, a rise in senior support workers and other welfare support jobs across Australia. As of May 2019, there were approximately 65,600 welfare support positions across the country. Some studies show that number could rise to approximately 80,500 by 2024.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections and Australian Government Job Outlook
Many senior support worker jobs generally call for a Community Services Qualification. A Diploma of Community Services can take 12-24 months to complete depending on your study mode (online, on campus or blended) and schedule (full or part-time study) and features a work placement component. A Certificate IV of Community Services can take 12 months to complete depending on study mode and schedule and also features work placement. While these might put you in a great position to find a new job, different positions and locations call for different education, training and experience.
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Here are some potential career pathways within social work. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Social Work
Community Volunteer
Salary not available
Community Worker
$962 weekly pay
Support Worker
$960 weekly pay
Volunteer Coordinator
Aboriginal Community Care Worker
$1,050 weekly pay
Caseworker
$1,350 weekly pay
Community Arts Worker
$1,183 weekly pay
Community Corrections Officer
$1,150 weekly pay
Community Development Officer
$1,802 weekly pay
Community Development Worker
Community Outreach Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Community Support Worker
$1,382 weekly pay
Crisis Support Worker
Healthcare Social Worker
$1,736 weekly pay
Hospital Social Worker
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Outreach Worker
Palliative Care Social Worker
Senior Support Worker
Social Worker
Community Development Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
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