Senior Support Worker Courses
Senior Support Workers lead in assisting individuals, particularly those with disabilities and the elderly, enhancing their daily lives through various support tasks.
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How do I become a Senior Support Worker
Get qualified to work as a Senior Support Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CHC43015
Duration
3 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become an aged care support worker with the nationally recognised CHC43015 Certificate IV In Ageing Support. This hands-on qualification will teach you how to deliver personal care services to elderly people in nursing homes, aged care facilities, community centres, and private residences. You’ll learn how to coordinate services for older people and meet their personal support needs. At the same time you’ll learn the many risks and issues facing older Australians including falls, dementia, isolation, grie...
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Duration
3 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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CHC52015
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
The Diploma of Community Services is suitable for students seeking careers in community services, case management or social housing and delivering services to individuals, groups and communities. The Diploma qualification is divided into three specialisations, covering units of competency in Case Management, Social Housing and Statutory and Forensic Child, Youth and Family Welfare depending on the specialisation selected by the student.
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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CHC42015
Duration
8 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
A Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is great for students seeking careers as community service workers. Students gain core interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as the knowledge to work legally and ethically in Australia. There is also scope within the qualification to pursue interest areas like mental health, suicide and bereavement support, domestic violence, and addictions.
The Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015 is a nationally recognised training qualification ...
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Duration
8 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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CHC40108
Begin a career as a personal carer to the elderly with a Certificate IV in Aged Care (CHC40108) - this nationally recognised qualification is a great entry-point into this rapidly expanding industry. Students gain a range of practical skills, learning how to respond to ageing clients with dementia, or those struggling with mobility. Graduate with the skills to implement an individualised plan and facilitate links with other service providers. Enquire now for a list of study units and enrolment dates.
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How much do Senior Support Workers earn?
In Australia, a full time senior support worker generally earns $1,420 per week ($73,840 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.
What are the job opportunities for Senior Support Workers?
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
How long does it take to become a Senior Support Worker?
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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Nurture your caring side with a career in Aged Care. Career pathways include Personal Carers, Aged Care Workers and Diversional Therapists. Check your eligibility for government funding. Start your career in Aged Care today.
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Make an impact in the community and change lives through the Alcohol and Other Drugs career pathway. Possible job roles include Rehabilitation Counsellor, Substance Abuse Counsellor and Social Worker. Check your eligibility for...
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Case Management courses are ideal for those wanting to give back to the community and facilitate change in a professional setting. Career pathways include Youth Case Worker and Case Manager. Check your eligibility for governmen...
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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.
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