Support Worker - Ellenbrook

Hourly rates $24.49 -$33.22 + super + penalties + travel

• We are seeking a Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
• Permanent part time position with flexible working hours
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging up to $18,550pa

About AVIVO

We work in partnership with people and families who need individualised support services due to disability, ageing or mental ill-health.

Our Support Workers work alongside people from all walks of life giving them a helping hand to live their life the way they want to.

About the role

Avivo are looking for Disability & Mental Health Support Workers to assist customers in their day to day life based in the Ellenbrook area. This role works across disability, and mental health sectors, engaging in a range of care needs to support individuals who wish to remain living in their home and connected to their community.

Support Worker Duties:

• Domestic assistance
• Daily support with personal care
• Administer medication
• Provider Mental Health support
• Social support including assistance with trips in and around the community
• Regular communication and engagement with your local team

On the job training and buddy shifts are provided to the successful candidates.

Skills, experience and checks:

• Previous experience in providing support (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude to help ensure our customers receive flexible and individualised support
• Availability to attend mandatory and paid training during the week
• NDIS Worker Screening check or willingness to obtain one
• Working with Children check or willingness to obtain one
• Available weekly hours to work a range of shifts between 8:00am - 5pm
• Potential for weekend and evening work - take advantage of penalty rates!

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support
  
• Get up to 8% Discount on Health Cover with HBF
• Mobile phone for work use
• Access to Employee Assistance Program - independent confidential counselling service
• A supportive and inclusive team
• Great work-life balance

What we need from you:

• A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle (essential)
• Making an appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Avivo encourages applicants to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 including the seasonal flu vaccination

Culture at Avivo

People enjoy working at Avivo because we value the different life experiences, skills, and backgrounds of our diverse workforce.

We encourage applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ and people from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please attach your updated resume.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we will notify you via email or by phone.

To find out more visit: www.avivo.org.au

Closing date Thursday 7th March 2024