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Form of workOur brand new, 5-unit robust home will be opening shortly, in the suburb of Tahmoor, in the Wollondilly Shire.
To support our 5 clients, we need Support Workers with extensive experience in challenging behaviours.
This a great local opportunity to be a part of a team that offers guidance, training, and ongoing support.
Our general shift pattern is as follows:
- 6.00am – 2.00pm
- 2.00pm – 10.00pm
- 10.00pm - 6.00am
You could earn between $32.21 and $33.22 for permanent employees. Shift penalties also apply!
Benefits of working with us
- 17.5% annual leave loading for permanent employees.
- $15 900 of your annual salary tax free through generous not for profit salary packaging.
- Access to package up to $2,750 for meal and entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- 5 weeks annual leave pa. pro rata for permanent employees.
- Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family.
- Leave work each day, knowing you have supported people with disability to live their best lives.
About us
Sylvanvale Limited is an award winning, not-for-profit services provider, supporting over 750 children and adults with a disability. We pride ourselves on assisting individuals, from a range of diverse cultural backgrounds, to live and participate in their community as they choose.
About The Role
Our customers are adults who live with a disability with complex behaviours of concern and at times complex health issues. The support they receive from you will assist our customers to live the life they want. Support varies from customer to customer, and from day to day.
Types of duties may include:
- following established routines and structure
- supporting a customer with emotional regulation and complex behaviours of concerns
- meal preparation
- personal care
- daily living tasks
- domestic assistance
- transport
- medication administration and support for medical appointments
Successful applicants require a current NSW Drivers Licence, a current First Aid Certificate and a full COVID-19 vaccination and booster. You will need at least 2 years’ experience working with people who display complex behaviours of concern and can implement comprehensive behaviour support plans and health care plans. A Certificate III or IV in Disability or equivalent accreditation in social science or community services will be highly regarded.
An offer will be subject to a police clearance, a pre-employment medical and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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If making a positive difference in someone’s day to day life inspires you, we encourage you to proceed with our application process and attach an updated resume and cover letter.
