Ndis Support Worker

Job Description
Join EACH as a NDIS Support Workerand be a crucial part of our team dedicated to empowering customers to achieve their individual goals and lead fulfilling lives.

Support Workers assist NDIS participants with complex and varied behavioural, intellectual, mental health and physical support needs in homes and communities.   

As a qualified Support Worker, you will provide exceptional services tailored to each customer's unique needs across various areas such as daily living, health and wellbeing, home environment, lifelong learning, relationships, social and community participation, work, and choice & control.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, please apply via our website.

Alternatively for more information, please contact Lee-Anne Barry at lbarry@each.com.au

What you’ll be doing  
No two days will be the same in this role. The support you provide will be varied, including but not limited to: 

• Assisting NDIS participants to maintain or increase independence and achieve identified goals in line with their NDIS plan
• Following and implementing individual Behaviour Support Plans
• Providing support services to customers with complex needs (inc. mental illness, autism and epilepsy), helping them to build confidence, self-determination and communication abilities
• Occasional clients will require assistance with personal care such as hoisting on and off beds, showering, meal prepping

About you
Along with your passion for supporting others, you will:

• Have substantial and demonstrated experience in managing complex behavioural support plans for clients who may have dual or multi diagnosis including intellectual, mental health concerns and exhibit additional behaviour of high concern – this would be preferred not required
• Bring your experience to support NDIS participants to achieve their personal goals and increase their personal capacity

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Cert IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) and/or combined with relevant experience
• Hold a current state-based Driver’s License with a registered reliable vehicle 
• A current National Police Check and Victorian Working with Children's Check

Please note that applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

What’s in it for you?
At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We offer a range of employee benefits including:  

• 25% casual loading entitlements on top of base wage
• Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
• Professional supervision, mentoring and access to evidence-based resources
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC 
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
• $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment  
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
• Family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, options to purchase additional leave, and more…

Join us at EACH
EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.   

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.  

Applications Close: Sunday 31st March 2024