Community Support Worker

Work Initiatives; Bayside; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Work Initiatives in Sydney is looking for a dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team. You will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and in the community, helping individuals achieve goals, build independence, and access services.

The role emphasizes advocacy, safeguarding, and collaborative care with families and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated support and adherence to NDIS standards.

Qualificações

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and participant-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy capabilities.
• Commitment to participant rights, dignity, and inclusion.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Minimum 1 year previous experience required
• Relevant Diploma level qualification in Community Services preferred

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centred support in accordance with participant goals, needs, and preferences.
• Support participants with daily living skills, personal development, and community participation.
• Assist participants with activities such as shopping, transport, appointments, and social engagement.
• Promote participant independence through capacity-building and skill development.
• Advocate for participants and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and reports using electronic client management systems.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated support.
• Identify and report incidents, risks, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with NDIS requirements.
• Comply with all Work Health and Safety, infection control, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organisation

Time management

Problem solving

Advocacy

Participant rights

Confidentiality

Experience expected

Formação

Diploma in Community Services

Descrição da vaga

As a registered NDIS provider, we are committed to delivering person-centred support services that promote inclusion, dignity, independence, and community participation. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Support Worker to join our growing team in Sydney.

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide high-quality support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community. You will assist individuals to achieve their goals, build independence, access community services, and maintain meaningful social connections

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in accordance with participant goals, needs, and preferences.
• Support participants with daily living skills, personal development, and community participation.
• Assist participants with activities such as shopping, transport, appointments, and social engagement.
• Promote participant independence through capacity-building and skill development.
• Advocate for participants and support informed decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and reports using electronic client management systems.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated support.
• Identify and report incidents, risks, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with NDIS requirements.
• Comply with all Work Health and Safety, infection control, and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and participant-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy capabilities.
• Commitment to participant rights, dignity, and inclusion.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Minimum1 year previous experience required
• Relevant Diploma level qualification in Community Services preferred