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SalarySisters in the City are looking for casual Support Workers (multiple vacancies) who match their values and beliefs. As a values based organisation that are seeking Support Workers who are able to care for both young individuals and adults living with a disability through meeting support needs to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development in their own home and out in the community. Sisters in the City identifies as specialist provider for the LGBT+ community and so the successful candidate must identify as a part of this community or as an ally. We specifically require Support Workers to work with participants with Complex Behaviours which can involve physical/verbal aggression.
The duties and responsibilities of a Support Worker are unique and varied because those we support have unique needs. Whilst this can be a diverse role, the focus is always on supporting a person to lead a fulfilling and more independent life. Previous experience in the delivery of personal cares, hoisting and working with clients with mental health conditions would be advantageous. This role would have you implementing strategies and programs to develop/enhance participant skills, identify areas of increased support and opportunities for services to help achieve their goals.
Working with Sisters in the City to provide support to their clients, the successful candidate will meet the below requirements.
Essential requirements
- Great communication skills.
- A current paid working with children blue card.
- A current paid Disability Services Yellow Card OR an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- A current first aid and CPR certification.
- Completed or willing to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation module.
- Availability to work a range of shifts including sleepovers and weekends.
- A Certificate 3 in Individual Support or similar.
- Evidence to meet government mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Desirable requirements
- Lived or learned experience in mental health support and/or complex behaviour support.
- Those with a mental health first aid certificate or similar qualification would be highly regarded.
- Disability sector experience.
- Completed or willingness to complete the Department of Health Infection Control Training for COVID-19.
- A registered and insured car.
- A police check valid within the last three years.
If this sounds like you, please submit an application for a confidential discussion. Hours are negotiable dependent the needs of the client and may increase as we expand our client base.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the relevant level of the social and community services award with a minimum rate of $38.08 p/hr (for those with a relevant certificate 3 or higher).
