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Employment Accelerator
Jump start your career in care
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If you have a big heart and want to make a difference in people’s lives, a career in Home Care supporting seniors to live independently might be right for you. Jump the job queue and have the chance to land a role on the spot at our Employment Accelerator events.
This event may be for you if you already have a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support – Ageing or you’re just starting out and want to find out more about possible positions, on-the-job training and qualifications (some fee free).
You can meet local employers in person, cutting through the usual application process. If you don’t find a job on the day, you can share your details for future openings.
WHERE: Salvation Army\* L1, 426 Church Street, Parramatta
WHEN: 10.30am – 12.30pm Thursday 14 March 2024
WHERE: Bowman Hall\* 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown
WHEN: 10.00am – 12.00pm Tuesday 26 March 2024
WHERE: Bowman Hall\* 35 Campbell Street, Blacktown
WHEN: 1.00pm – 3.00pm Tuesday 26 March 2024
\*At this event, Home Care is part of a bigger event that includes other sectors.
Who is this for?
- Compassionate people who find it rewarding to contribute to the lives of others
- Residents of Greater Western Sydney, especially if you speak a second language
- Anyone who has qualifications in Individual Support – Ageing or similar (though not essential)
What do you need for a job in Home Care?
- Driver’s license and access to a fully registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
- Personal smart phone & internet access
- Minimum 3 day per week availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts between Monday and Friday
- Current Australian National Police check
- Current Working with Children check
- Current First Aid Certificate
What do you need to bring on the day?
- A copy of your CV/resume
- Your driver’s licence, registration and insurance
- Any certificates relating to relevant qualifications
- Police and Working with Children Check. If you don’t have these, we can help you apply.
These events are funded by SSI’s Home Care Workforce Support Program
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Are you a Home Care employer?
We’re planning five Employer Accelerator events to help you find employees. If you’d like to be involved, register your interest.
Register Your Interest
Want to find out more about a career in Home Care?
Build a meaningful career caring for seniors
Training opportunities for fee free TAFE and subsidised places
Jobseekers interested in a career supporting seniors to live independently at home turned out to connect with Home Care employers in person at the first Employment Accelerator event for 2024.
Hosted by SydWest Multicultural Services at its Blacktown office on Wednesday 31 January, the event saw local employers, training organisations and employment bodies including SSI, Leaders Care, Care Connect, Salvation Army Employment Plus, Macquarie Community College and TAFE Blacktown present their opportunities to almost 40 jobseekers.
Attendees registered their interest in available jobs and learned about training and qualifications.
“Employers reported promising matches with candidates and were positive about meeting jobseekers in person,” said SydWest Settlement and Community Programs Manager Clement Meru.
“We were happy with the turnout and the way people interacted with the employers and training organisations to help them get a step closer to a job as a Home Care worker,” Mr Meru said.
Riddhi, from Blacktown, a client of SydWest, was among the attendees. She said she was finishing her certificate III course soon and wanted to get a head start on getting a job. She said it was valuable to see employers in the one place and see where the opportunities are.
A representative from Leaders Care said they were always looking for Home Care workers, so it was a great opportunity to connect with jobseekers and “with other organisations who might have referrals”.
If you’re interested in a career in Home Care, there are more events in the coming weeks in Mt Druitt, St Marys, Parramatta and Blacktown. Find out more at the SydWest Multicultural Services website
[image: (no alt text)] Ashleigh Hudson, Care Connect speaks to interested jobseekers
[image: (no alt text)] Jobseekers meeting employers and training providers
[image: (no alt text)] Jobseekers paid close attention to the employer presentations
1 February 2024
Jump start a career in care
We are bringing Home Care employers together with potential employees. They can meet face-to-face, bypassing the application process. This is an in-person event and an easy and efficient way for employers to meet candidates.
For more information and how to register, CLICK HERE
Contact Tonny Birungi at tonny.birungi@sydwestms.org.au or T: 02 9621 6633
Making finding jobs for new arrivals easier
SydWest Multicultural Services is pleased to announce it is a partner in the upcoming Employment Accelerator being held 11th October 2023 in Blacktown.
This event is designed to support those from diverse cultural backgrounds and those who have recently migrated to Australia, and who are looking for work.
Don’t miss this chance to:Network with local employers, Be interviewed, Gain access to local support that helps build your work-ready and employability skills and, connect with organisations who can help to recognise prior learning/qualifications.
Industries present on the day: • Health and Care Industry • Transport & Logistics including: Warehousing • Retail • Construction
If you are interested in attending, visit Employment Accelerator Celebrating Diversity Tickets for more information and to register.
Alternatively, please contact Saurav Shrestha, Settlement Services Team Leader at SydWest Multicultural Services by email Saurav.shrestha@sydwestms.org.au or Tel: 9621-6633.
This event has been organised in collaboration with:
Sydney Greater West Local Jobs, SydWest Multicultural Services, Australian Catholic University, Blacktown City Council, TAFE NSW, State Member Mr Stephen Bali, Macquarie Community College, SSI – Homecare workforce program, FindMe, Salvation Army Employment Plus, AMES Australia, AUSRIA, Services Australia, OCTEC, Reach for Training, LEAD Connect.
26 September 2023