AddressMultiple permanent part-time roles in Cobbity.
5-weeks leave, gym membership and an insurance discount.
Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
About the role:
Northcott is looking for friendly and professional individuals to join the team in Cobbity in a permanent part-time position.
These roles are suited to those who genuinely desire to promote independence and inclusion in society of people with disabilities or developmental delays, support individuals to have a voice choice and exercise control over their own lives to achieve their individual goals.
Essential Criteria:
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers.
- Experience in providing higher medical needs, supporting mental health and managing complex behaviours.
- Experience in Manual Handling; hoist experience is highly regarded.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their care plans, as appropriate.
- Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, and behaviours of concern.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon, and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
- A current Australian Driver's Licence
- NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Quality, Safety & You)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
- You will have your contribution valued and have opportunities to grow your career with us.
- A family-friendly workplace is offered, and support is provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- A new recognition and rewards program enables discounts at various retail and entertainment outlets.
- Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available to all staff - this can increase your take-home pay*.
- Varied shifts are available, including active overnights.
Support Worker Position Description
https://northcott.com.au/documents/support-worker-position-description/
Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
Northcott is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.
When applying internally, Northcott employees must notify their manager and be aware that their manager may be asked to endorse their application.
Covid Vaccination StatusThe health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at *********@northcott.com.au .
