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Cara is proud to be a leading South Australian disability service provider. Our purpose driven team are committed to providing support that empowers people with a disability to grow as individuals and live a life rich in opportunities.
We strive to make a difference everyday - the people we support, our team and our communities. By joining our team, you are not only stepping into a great career opportunity, but you are also part of something bigger.
Your new role
As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our Kadina team in providing support and care to our clients. You will be providing support to our clients on a 24/7 basis, and will need to be flexible to work over a 7 day, 24 hour roster period including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Provide one-on-one support to our female clients with their daily activities, such as meal preparation, hygiene routines and medication management, promoting a sense of stability and routine.
- Foster independence and empower our clients to achieve their goals through encouragement and guidance.
- Respond promptly and effectively to any challenges or issues that may arise, ensuring a positive, safe and nurturing environment for everyone.
- Assist our clients with community access and social activities to enhance social skills and build relationships.
- Develop and maintain positive, respectful relationships with our clients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of individual progress and activities, while adhering to Cara's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free and $2,650 tax free on meals and entertainment).
- Supportive, rewarding and friendly work environment.
- On the job paid training.
- Paid parental leave.
Essential Criteria
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain).
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011).
- You have the right to work in Australia.
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent experience (not essential but desirable).
How do I apply?
- Please complete the details in the online application below and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
- For any enquiries contact the Cara Recruitment Team on (08) 8243 5***.
- The closing date for this role 11:00pm Sunday, 12 May 2024
Cara is a leading disability service provider working alongside people with disability across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Cara is a not-for-profit, or as we like to say, a profit-for-purpose. This means all money we raise goes back to supporting children and adults with disabilities in our Cara Community. We have more than 850 staff who work alongside our clients in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation (STA), Home & Community Support (HCS) and Specialist Services.
