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Form of workExperienced Disability Support Worker Katherine - Night Shift
Disability Support worker required for Night shift in Katherine location. Ideally with experience with complex challenging behaviours and manual handling.
Before starting the application process please ensure you have the following documentation ready. These documents are required to progress to an interview.
- Cover Letter
- Resume - outlining previous relevant experience
- Australian Driver Licence - NT
- NT Ochre Card - Working With Children Clearance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance - Apply here
- NDIS Orientation Module
- Valid working rights
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Influenza Immunisation
- COVID 19 with Booster
- About Somerville Community Services
Somerville is a non-government, not for profit, youth, family and community welfare organisation based in the Northern Territory. Our mission is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic disadvantage. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team.
About the role
We’re always looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team to provide innovative, flexible, person centred support to people living with a disability.
This is a hands on role, suitable for active individuals who can perform manual handling duties and present with experience supporting participants in wheelchairs and working with wheelchair hoists.
As a Support Worker you will need to be available to work across a number of sites (as well as in the community) and shift types, including early morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, sleepovers, active nights and short shifts.
We're looking for people with:
- A genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities;
- Understanding, ability and willingness to implement Person-Centred Practice
- The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment to assist those disadvantaged in and damaged by our society through appropriate service delivery models
- Sound communication skills – verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to cross cultural awareness
- High level of professionalism including the confidential management of all organisational, service user and employee information
- Highly desirable:
- Relevant experience working in Disability, Human and/or Community Service
- Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or another relevant field (or willingness to obtain them within an agreed timeframe)
- Culture and Benefits
Somerville offers: Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free. - A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
- Access to training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
For any enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Consultant - Rell Werner on 08 8924100.
Apply Now!
Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.
No recruitment agencies please.
