Address- Multiple permanent part-time positions in Catherine Field
- 5-weeks leave, gym membership and an insurance discount!
- Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay
Make a difference to the lives of our customers, providing individualized support within a group home setting. Are you an individual who is caring & compassionate who wants to help our customers achieve their individual goals?
These are rewarding and challenging roles that require the successful candidates to support customers with challenging behaviors and mental health concerns which include active overnights. Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster & previous experience will be an advantage.
Typical duties might include:- Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
- Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care, manual handling using a variety of equipment and aids and other health and hygiene needs such as feeding, medication, dressing, toileting and showering.
- Undertaking various household tasks including mealtime management, cleaning, shopping and other community access activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our unique customers
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, including goals
- 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
- Experience supporting customers with intellectual disability, high physical support needs and medical / health needs
- A current Driver's Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
- NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
- NDIS Worker Check or willingness to obtain
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
https://northcott.com.au/documents/support-worker-position-description/
Why work for us?- We are a leading disability service 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 provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Take advantage of not for profit salary packaging which can increase your take home pay and a reward and recognition program that entitles you to discounts with a broad range of retailers, dining, entertainment and life-style brands.
