Support Worker

About Us
Colville Lodge is a not for profit organisation that provides 24/7 supported accommodation to people with mental health conditions in Highgate Hill.  We offer holistic care with the residents at the centre of our support services. Many of our residents have been living at Colville Lodge for over 20 years.
The Opportunity
We currently have a role for a casual Support Worker to join our team.  This position involves a variety of skills including  cleaning, support work, meal service and sleepovers.
The Role
Working as part of the Colville Lodge Team, you will be responsible for:

• Cleaning duties including bedrooms, bathrooms and communal living areas.
• Medication distribution to residents  - training can be provided
• Meal service
• Assisting residents to access the community
• Providing day to day support to some of our vulnerable residents.
• Sleepover shifts 

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience with disability and mental health highly regarded. 
• A reasonable level of physical fitness as manual handling and heavy lifting will be involved.
• Medication training will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

You will need to have

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Flexibility
• NDIS Worker Screening Check - or be prepared to acquire
• First Aid & CPR (or be prepared to acquire)
• Full vaccination against COVID 19

To join us
Apply now, shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce.  People with disabilities or who identify as belonging to a minority group are encouraged to apply.