Housing & Engagement Leads

New Horizons exists to enhance the wellbeing of our customers and community. We are looking for Housing & Engagement Leads - Lismore & Ballina in Far North Coast ( Lismore / Ballina)  who can treat our customers as individuals and think outside the box to help them in their unique circumstances. These are newly created positions for experienced support worker's who want to take the next step in their career. 

What we’re offering

So, you can do your best, we need to support you to be your best. That means our benefits have your wellbeing at heart:

• Permanent part-time and Full-time contracts available 
• We pay above the award and penalty rates 
• Salary packaging equals more in your take home pay
• Rewards program that recognises your achievements
• Strong focus on wellbeing including a generous discount program 
• Grow your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Variety of shifts available as we work 24/7. 

About you

As a values-driven person you;

• Have a qualification in disability services, community services, aged care or comparable experience
• Hands on experience supporting people with a disability or people with complex histories / diagnosis 
• Be able to make independent decisions on shift and know when to escalate to safeguard customers wellbeing 
• Are reliable and want to help make a positive impact on the lives of customers 
• Have good availability. The more you are available, the more work we can offer as we have day, afternoon, evening, night and weekend shifts available
• Have a valid NSW Drivers C class licence and willingness to transport customers 

The Day to Day

As a Housing & Engagement Leads - Lismore & Ballina, you will create an environment where customers choice is paramount in a supported independent living (SIL) setting. This means helping our customers to build and live the life they choose. Each house has a different personality and rhythm. You will support less experienced colleagues make informed decisions to enhance the wellbeing of customers and deescalate situations as they arise. 

 How to Apply

If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply online today. 

We are a customer safe organisation. That means police checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. 

New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life.  Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.