Support Worker

ABOUT AUSTRALIAN INCLUSION NETWORK (AIN):

Australian Inclusion Network believe that everyone can participate and be connected to their community. To us good support is about assisting people with a disability and/or mental health have more choice and control over their lives. We work alongside people in a flexible and creative way to help them achieve their goals.

We encourage you to visit our website and take some time to learn about our organisation to see if we would be a good fit.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking positive, intuitive and strong role models who are able to make a commitment to the organisation and understand that consistency in supports is vital to people being supported to fill the position of Support Worker.

This may include:

• Supporting individuals to achieve and maintain independence in everyday life, developing and learning new skills.
• Connecting individuals to the community through groups, clubs, recreational and sport.
• Supporting individuals to learn and use public transport.
• Supporting individuals to explore open employment opportunities, finding and keeping a job.
• Collaborating with key people in an individual’s life, including family members, employers to achieve the best outcomes.
• Role model and advocate for people with a disability living in the community.
• Administration tasks such as writing case notes, entering timesheets and organising supports.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Having creativity and out-the-box thinking.
• Ability to adapt your mentorship to people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to individual needs.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility with hours is essential, dependent on the clients needs, this may include weekend work.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

Whilst the following are not requirements for applicants, we would like to know your experience in:

• Employment services
• Mental Health
• Working alongside diverse groups.
• Youth work.
• Support work

SELECTION PROCESS:

Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to an interview. You will be required to participate and cooperate in pre-employment assessments and reference checking.

Applicants must have and be will obtain the follow prior to appointment of position:

• NDIS Working screening check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• QLD Driver’s license
• Blue card (working with children check)
• Proof of Covid vaccination as per Queensland Government Mandate.

THE RIGHT FIT:

Prior work related experience is not necessary. We do acknowledge that life experience can give people the skills it takes to be an effective staff member.

If you would like more information or would like to obtain a copy of the JDF, please contact Leanne Ellis Service Coordinator on (07) 3064 0350.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Australian Inclusion Network is committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive workplace, where all staff feel that they belong, are valued, respected, and have equal access to opportunities and resources.