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Form of workSupport Worker
Requestion ID: req7685
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
We have exciting Part-time permanent Support Worker opportunity available in our
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New Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day.
Role will be based in Wyong, and surrounding areas with Rotating Roster Monday - Sunday between 6am-8pm.
These positions support the delivery of community-based support that is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Day to Day
Providing support to people to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required.
Keeping customer records up to date using online systems
Developing and maintain professional relationships with people, families, caregivers and key stakeholders
Complete risk assessments, support plans and other required documents in a timely manner.
You are
Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-Judgmental, Flexible, Persistent, Empathetic, Practical, Balanced, Compassionate, warm.
Invested in provided the highest quality in disability services to the community
Competent in working with people with a disability.
What you need to have
Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans
Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, other common system
Passion, Respect & Integrity
Ideally you will also have
Experience in disabilities, mental illness and community services would all be highly regarded
Advanced solid knowledge of services and programs under NDIS Understanding of Person-Centred Practices.
What we’re offering
Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ in tax free pay
Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program
Reward program that recognises your achievements
Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile friendly.
Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a police check from the last 24 months, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To help make the process speedy we encourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining these checks through the relevant services.
New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
