AddressDo you have a passion to help people? Would you like the work you do to make a difference in a person’s life? Would you like to experience personal growth and learn new skills through on-the-job training and short courses, all while getting paid?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, please read on.
At Cam Can, we’re all about supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and aspirations. To do this, we create innovative, personalised and sustainable arrangements that maximise people’s control over available resources and choice.
We are presently looking for caring persons with maternal instincts to join a tight knit support team in the Albany area who support a young woman with severe autism. Consistent and regular hours are available. This may include a combination of in-home supports ,sleepovers, and well paid weekend work. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right applicant.
If you are looking to “get into support work”, try a change of career or perhaps to move your existing support career journey up a gear, we would really like to hear from you.
What will you need to have (or be able to obtain)?
- Current NDIS Workers Check (or the ability to obtain one).
- Drivers’ licence
- Ability to work as part of a team of dedicated support staff.
- Rights to legally work in Australia.
- Suitable previous work references [explainable work gaps are acceptable as we are a forward focused organisation].
What’s great to have, but not essential?
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Relevant support work experience
What will help you be successful in this role?
- Enjoy working with people with good interpersonal skills, including being empathetic and respectful.
- A willingness to engage positively with our Member and other key stakeholders.
- Competence responding to challenging/complex behaviours (training is provided).
- Computer literacy and an ability to write notes and read support plans.
- A growth mentality that embraces learning and different approaches.
What’s in it for you?
- A supportive environment with comprehensive orientation and mentoring processes.
- Career development opportunities to grow within a progressive organisation.
- Above award pay-rates
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of people.
What’s the next step?
Please call Fiona, our Albany Coordinator, on 0411 387 *** or send her an email - **********@camcan.org.au
