Support Worker - Myaree

What Interchange does:

At Interchange, we create local communities for the Western Australian with disabilities that we support to belong. We are all peas from the same pod. Everyone Belongs.

For 30 years, Interchange has been putting people at the centre of everything we do, including the people we support and our staff. Through individualised, local, community-based support we remove barriers, increase life choices, and empower people with disabilities to have meaningful relationships and connections.

We live our values – respect, belonging, empowerment and individuality. These values impact everything that we do and how we think. Interchangers respect people and their life choices, shape communities so our people belong, empower our people to achieve their goals, and support their individuality.

Why Interchange is a great place to work:

We work with people that share our values. Interchangers can expect to be respected, empowered, belong, and your individualism valued. We empower you to self-organise, be flexible and manage your work and life commitments. Our awesome staff bring passion and commitment to their vital roles. No two days are ever the same, supporting people can at times be challenging, but it is always rewarding.

The opportunity with Interchange:

We are looking for superstar Support Workers to join our amazing Myaree Neighbourhood. Our Support Workers empower the people that we support to achieve their personal goals. We provide daily living, personal care and hygiene, participation in the community and customers specific interests. These opportunities would be suitable for someone that can self-organise, problem solve and advocate for the people they support.

The role of a Support Worker involves being available to work several shift types including early morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, sleepovers, and short shifts, across a number of different Neighbourhoods within the community, so flexibility is integral for this role.

To join the Interchange Team, you need to have:

ESSENTIAL

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Interchange, including acting in
• accordance with the standards of behaviour outlined in the Interchange Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work with individuals from a range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with people with disability, colleagues and members of the community.
• Ability to work unsupervised within a team and/or autonomous environment and follow the duties and tasks of a designated support plan.
• Current WA ‘C’ class driver’s license and capacity to travel as needed within the Greater Perth Metropolitan area.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with an ability to actively seek creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Ability to conduct timely and accurate record keeping and objective report writing.
• Ability to cope with changes in work demands.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Capacity to meet the inherent physical requirements of the position.

DESIRABLE

• Qualification in Human Services (e.g Disability, Aged Care, Community Services) AND/OR equivalent knowledge and experience obtained within a relevant industry.

In return, you will receive:

Along with providing a supportive, flexible, and encouraging work environment we offer:

• Satisfaction of working with an organisation that provides high quality disability services to make a difference to people we support
• Attractive salary packaging options (up to $15,900 per year tax free) and an additional $2,650 for Meals and Entertainment
• Employee referral incentives
• iThink you are awesome, a company-wide recognition program
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.