St Giles Society
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    3.6(65 ratings)
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    5.0
    Corporate
    Oct 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Extremely supportive leaders who have great people and leadership skills
    The good thingsAmazing leadership and a lot of growth within the organisation
    The challengesNothing we couldn't work on
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Allied Health
    Aug 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250
    Fantastic organisation
    The good thingsThe team here are passionate, committed, supportive and kind. Truly brilliant work practices. Everyone is committed to the kids and organisational quality improvement.
    The challengesNothing that can’t be improved!
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    Jul 2024
    Newstead TAS 72501 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    St.Giles has a strong vision that is being promoted well
    The good thingsAble to work in the industry where it supports people living with disabilities. St.Giles has a strong vision that is being promoted well, and is evident through strong values. Communication has improved significantly over the past 2-3 years, and team members feel valued and can have active input into service planning. Flexible work arrangements also exist.
    The challengesSystems are fairly new or being implemented so there are challenges with adapting processes and setting consistent expectations within these
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Jul 2024
    Launceston TAS 72503 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    It’s a wonderful organisation to be a part of, which is evolving and growing
    The good thingsPD opportunities, varied client loads, supportive team, great facilities. It’s a wonderful organisation to be a part of, which is evolving and growing, and employees and client voices are heard through various feedback models.
    The challengesNDIS Funding model.
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Jun 2024
    Hobart TAS 70005 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Such a shame!!
    The good thingsWhen I first started over 5 years ago it was a family friendly and kind organisation
    The challengesA management change in early 2023 tipped the organisation on its head. As soon as this changed happened it turned into a place I wouldn’t wish on my worse enemy. It is not a nice place to be and no one seems to care.
    5 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Support Officer
    Jun 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250
    Poor management
    The good thingsAble to work in the industry where it supports children with disabilities.
    The challengesPoor management. Toxic working environment. Hardworking isn't appreciated. People kept leaving.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Clerk
    Apr 2024
    Launceston TAS 72505 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    On the up!
    The good thingsThe vision is coming to fruition and there’s a buzz that positive change is coming especially after a rocky few years with movement in senior leadership
    The challengesStill struggling with legacy processes.
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Apr 2024
    Newstead TAS 72501 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Plenty of work is available.
    The good thingsLots of fun, great clients and fellow clients. Great flexibility and extra work is always offered.
    The challengesThe systems are a challenge, especially when out in the community.
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Apr 2024
    Newstead TAS 72503 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great environment to learn and contribute to the sustainability of a Tasmanian Organisation
    The good thingsThere is a very supportive culture whereby staff are encouraged to contribute, put forward ideas and initiatives to make a long lasting difference. Premises are lovely. New management structures are effective and communication is improving.
    The challengesWaitlist management and finding fellow colleagues.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250
    The absolute worst place I have ever worked. I loved my job until it all changed, I was number 12 to walk out and so many others have left since.
    The good thingsIt was wonderful until management changed, so many amazing people left.
    The challengesCruel management- one has left like a fruit fly, rot the place then moved on, others still there.
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Feb 2024
    Newstead TAS 7250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Just started
    The good thingsJust started and every person is welcoming. Learning lots and diversity is appreciated and rostering are helpful,
    The challengesOn boarding took a longer time
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Feb 2024
    Hobart TAS 70003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Started out great and has on a downhill slope since 2022
    The good thingsflexible workplace for families, paid maternity leave, salary sacrifice, EA, excellent workmates and friendships.
    The challengesManagement team, management employing friends, rules for some and not for others, no training for people not experienced with the NDIS
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Newstead TAS 7250
    Cheerful
    The good thingsI’m new, but the people & colleagues are welcoming and openly share information. Lots of laughs making for fun shifts while making a difference
    The challengesLots of contact from management and fostering outside of shifts, which feels like a lot to start with.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250
    Well supported and lots of varied work on offer
    The good thingsFlexibility and availability of work makes it easier to manage your week and maximise your time.
    The challengesWorking with complex participants can be difficult, but it’s very rewarding. St Giles are good at helping you find balance in your participant cohort
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Launceston TAS 72503 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great for people who aren’t interested in a 9-5 job
    The good thingsPlenty of work especially being a male worker. Lots of participants are looking for more peer type support and mateship, so a shift never really feels like a work day.
    The challengesLots of forms and paperwork to do each day, most is relevant.
    5.0
    Rostering Officer
    Jan 2024
    Newstead TAS 7250
    I am currently looking for the right opportunity to return to St Giles
    The good thingsPeople, dynamic and varied work, challenging and rewarding. I was fortunate to hold three roles in my time at St Giles, whilst I’m not there at the moment, I’d return in a heart beat.
    The challengesNDIS is expecting lots of admin and documentation but isn’t funding it.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250
    Working with purpose
    The good thingsEnthusiastic colleagues who establish trust with each other and build rapport so you can bounce of each other, a lot happening and a lot to do - work with purpose.
    The challengesLots of change in participant needs occurring between shifts, it can be hard to keep up. I was also looking for work elsewhere due to behaviour and interactions of two others, however they’ve since been shown the door. It’s great to see leaders listening and now taking action for conduct that doesn’t align.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250current employee
    Supportive environment that’s going through lots of good change
    The good thingsMy team have been nothing but supportive of me and my growth, I have felt seen and valid every day of my career with St Giles from being a support worker to now being given various opportunities to step up.
    The challengesI feel staff could all be given lots more in-depth training relevant to the clients we work with.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Newstead TAS 72501 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Am trusted to use my professional judgement and skills which is a nice environment to be in.
    The good thingsSupport staff are trusted to use their professional judgement and skills and are able to seek help when needed. There use to be too many coordinators and managers who never really knew what was happening, however this has been changing over past six months meaning more consistency. Lots of bad eggs have left. And now we get asked to be involved in support/goal planning etc
    The challengesThe recruitment and onboarding process takes a long time, especially for part time work.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Jan 2024
    Launceston TAS 7250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great way to control your work life balance.
    The good thingsAbility to make a difference. Ability to pick up additional work. Ability to grow within the sector.
    The challengesSometimes working with complex behaviours can be challenging. I prefer working with people who have more health related or physical supports.
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Dec 2023
    Launceston TAS 72503 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I have now resigned, I wish I got out a few months ago. Culture has gone.
    The good thingsThe people I have met on my journey at St Giles (no longer working with me now). Resigning
    The challengesHigher management, cost cuts, undervalued employees. Nice a nice place to work. Not healthy for mental health
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Allied Health Professional
    Dec 2023
    Launceston TAS 72505 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Recruiting
    The good thingsThe history and the renewed vision. We are in a unique position to assist participants and families needing both Allied Health and Care supports. There are lots of activities occurring to ensure our sustainability long term, and staff are actively involved in this revived approach.
    The challengesChallenges of operating under the NDIS scheme aren’t widely understood, so there are cultural issues that stem from some tough decisions being made. Not just by St Giles. If ppl took time to listen, they’d see that the org is moving in a really positive way. Finding good quality professional staff has been tricky especially in AH, so if you know of ppl with great morals and intentions… this is a place for you long term.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Administration Role
    Dec 2023
    Launceston TAS 72507 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Once a leader in the sector now people are leaving as they have no options to stay.
    The good thingsParticipants and amazing support workers
    The challengesToxic senior and mid-level management, zero care for participants, families and support workers.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Support Officer
    Dec 2023
    Newstead TAS 7250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A great chance to work in the community services sector.
    The good thingsI’ve only been here a short time, but so many positive things have happened in that time.
    The challengesHmmm lots of shift offers come through or changes to your usual roster.
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Dec 2023
    Launceston TAS 72505 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Culture is shifting
    The good thingsParticipants are wonderful. Any challenging matters, are now being actively worked through. Improved communication. New leaders who are consistent and no longer show favouritism. Training opportunities are available. Processes are changing for the better.
    The challengesCultural challenges from long standing employees
    4.0
    Administration Role
    Nov 2023
    Newstead TAS 72503 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Moving forward
    The good thingsThings moving in the right direction after a really long time It’s really positive to see and be a part of
    The challengesDifferent perspective and point of views impacting team culture
    1.0
    Leader
    Nov 2023
    Launceston TAS 72501 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Things need to change.
    The good thingsI did once enjoy working for St giles as the participants were great. It’s unfortunately not what it use to be. Higher management do not listen nor try to fix what’s now broken.
    The challengesManagement are to focused on the new development and not focusing on fixing what is currently there and supporting the needs of participants. It’s sad to see staff and participants leaving after being there so long
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Disability Support Worker
    Nov 2023
    Launceston TAS 7250Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Rewarding and varied
    The good thingsEach day is a new experience, and there’s plenty of interesting things to learn Flexibility and ability to pick up additional shifts is always good too
    The challengesHealth needs of clients can be complex and GP’s often don’t realise we are not trained nurses.
    3.0
    Support Worker
    Nov 2023
    Newstead TAS 72501 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Overall a good place to be.
    The good thingsA group of skilled and kind people, doing important work to help people in our community.
    The challengesFunding seems to be an issue for a lot of families, and main stream services claim to be inclusive but potentially aren’t.
    3.0
    Support Worker
    Nov 2023
    Newstead TAS 72505 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive
    The good thingsI’ve been with st giles for a long time now and was supported to return following maternity leave. Rostering gave me a new roster in the same house in line with my new availability and that really made coming back easier.
    The challengesPerceived and actual staffing shortages means there can be a lot of requests to work above your normal base roster.
    1 person found this helpful
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