What is a Meet and Greet and how can I prepare for one?

A Meet and Greet provides the opportunity for you to meet a Member and their Support Circle. Their Support Circle may include their family and friends, a Support Coordinator, Social Worker or Case Manager.

A Meet and Greet provides you with the opportunity to get to know the Member, ask questions and potentially arrange the finer details of bookings before they begin. Likewise, it provides the Member with the opportunity to make sure that you are the right fit for them. It prevents any surprises on the day of your first booking and makes sure that you get off to a great start together!

A Meet and Greet is not compulsory but highly recommended for long-term bookings. 

Meet and Greets generally occur at the Members home, workplace or a public location such as a coffee shop. They can also be done via phone or online.

You will be paid for a 1 hour Meet and Greet, so make sure you cover everything within that hour!

How can I prepare for a Meet and Greet?

• Dress Code: There is no need to “suit-up”. We recommend wearing comfortable, practical and modest clothing - the type you would wear while on a booking.
• Bring a mask: In light of the impact COVID-19 has had on our communities, many Members still prefer that their Social Carers wear masks while meeting with them.
• Research: If the Member has mentioned their interests, passions or Primary Disability research them and learn as much as you can! This way, you will be prepared to ask and answer questions. 
• Emergency Contact: Make sure that you have a contact number of the Member or Primary Contact beforehand.
• How and where: Don’t forget to confirm the meeting location and if it's in person or phone/online