Address- Require Female staff only for this role
- Casual roles in Quakers Hill with a supportive team
- Varied shifts are available, including active overnights
Make a difference to the lives of our customers, providing individualised support within a group home setting. Are you an individual who is caring & compassionate who wants to help our customers achieve their individual goals?
These are rewarding and challenging roles that require the successful candidates to support customers with challenging behaviors, manual handling required and usage of hoists in the past. We have a variety of shifts from 6am starts, 2pm starts, 10pm starts including active overnights. Having more availability on shifts would be the ideal and preferred candidate.
Being Female (sex) is a genuine occupation requirement of the role. As such, and pursuant to Part 3 s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) application for this role is only open to individuals who are Female (sex)
Typical duties might include:
- Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
- Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care, manual handling using a variety of equipment and aids and other health and hygiene needs such as feeding, medication, dressing, toileting and showering.
- Undertaking various household tasks including mealtime management, cleaning, shopping and other community access activities.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our unique customers
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, including goals
- Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning, afternoon and active night shifts, including weekend and public holiday shifts
- Experience supporting customers with intellectual disability, high physical support needs and medical / health needs
- A current Driver's Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
- NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
- NDIS Worker Check or willingness to obtain
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Position Description:
https://northcott.com.au/documents/support-worker-position-description/
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
- You will have your contribution valued and have opportunities to grow your career with us.
- A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Take advantage of not for profit salary packaging which can increase your take home pay and a reward and recognition program that entitles you to discounts with a broad range of retailers, dining, entertainment and life-style brands.
Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at *********@northcott.com.au .
