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As a Support Worker you will be making a real impact by helping people with disabilities through accommodation and community engagement. We are all about personalised and people-focused support, teaming up with our customers to help them unleash their full potential. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those with disabilities!
This is a permanent position working with several community customers in Beaconsfield.
- 50 hours a fortnight, weekday shifts ranging from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Wednesday and Friday. Please click to view the roster pattern. 500740 Roster Pattern 50 HR FN - Female only.pdf*
*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
A typical day as a Support Worker may look like:
- Supporting person-centred plans that identify a customer’s life goals and working to achieve them
- Joining customers in recreational activities such as swimming, dancing, bingo, horseback riding, going to the gym, bowling and more
- Supporting customers in daily living skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, health and hygiene, medication administration and attending appointments
- Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
- Administration duties and mandatory daily reports.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Availability to work the required roster pattern
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Passion for providing service and assistance and helping others live their best lives.
- Previous experience or willingness to train in manual handling and medication administration.
- Willingness to assist with personal care (showering, toileting) and domestic duties (meal preparation, housekeeping)
- Proven administration and computer literacy skills.
- Cert III in Disability or Individual Support, OR willingness to work towards one.
- A valid driver’s licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (with rebates available).
We are Activ. We are Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, Dare to Try, and Deliver on Promises. As a team, we are a fantastic collection of diverse individuals all coming together to achieve a common goal, to support those living with disability to live the life they choose.
Does this sound like you?
Then come join us!
If you join Activ you will have access to:
- Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
- Options for work-life balance including options for days, overnights and weekend work
- Whether experienced or new, you will receive training through Activ’s RTO
- Save thousands a year through our partner discounts on everyday expenses
- Employee assistance and well-being program
- An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community
Submitting your application is easy. All we need is your current CV and for you to answer a couple of questions, and then one of the team will be in touch. As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, which will involve a one-way online video interview. All applications must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.
