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Challenge Southern Highlands is a Disability Support service offering a range of supports to NDIS participants. If you are interested in a rewarding career in the disability sector then this role is for you.
Challenge Southern Highlands have permanent full time & casual positions available as a Supported Employment Services Support Worker ORDisability Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to have a high attention to detail, show commitment to their role, and be caring and compassionate towards supported employees/clients at all times.
We provide the best possible service at all times and require staff who are respectful, have self-determination for continuous learning and growth and display high levels of enthusiasm and positivity.
Qualifications & experience
- First Aid Certificate - must hold current certificate before commencement
- Unrestricted Drivers License - Class C
- If Nationally Recognized Qualifications such as Certificate III or IV in Disability are not held, study opportunities can be provided once hired
- Competency in using Microsoft Word, scanning or saving documents and email use is required. One to one training can be supplied during your training period.
When applying please indicate which position you are interested in
Tasks & responsibilities - Supported Employment Services Support Worker - Permanent Full Time positions available
- Supervision and direction of supported employees
- Processing & managing customer orders, inquires and ensuring deadlines are met
- Effective communication to key stake holders with the ability to adapt to changes
- Assisting the Supported Employment Relations Manager and Commercial Services Manager where required
- Monday to Friday - no weekend work
Tasks & responsibilities - Disability Support Worker - Casual positions available
- Provide direct support to clients, ensuring services provided work towards reaching the participants NDIS goals
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster of day shifts, sleepover shifts both on weekdays and weekends.
- Demonstrated professional experience of successfully working in a team, taking direction and working autonomously if required
- The nature of the role is that you may be called to work at short notice for shift cover in case of unplanned staff absences - ensuring service continuity for our clients is our focus
- High level communication skills are imperative in both written and verbal forms. Must have access to email as all job related instructions are sent by email in the first instance and verbally over the phone if urgent
Benefits
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) on top of a competitive salary
- Career advancement opportunities - We love to promote from within
- Staff buying privileges.
- Working for a community based charitable organisation, that provides a sense of pride and value to our supported employees, staff and clients
- Emphasis on personal training & development
- Variety of work within a supportive team environment
- Use your skills to make a positive impact in your community
