Community Support Worker: Flexible, Impactful Brain Injury Care

Headstart Acquired Brain Injury Services Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual pay rate $45.28/hr + penalty

NFP salary packaging benefits

Flexible hours & shifts

Training provided

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Headstart Acquired Brain Injury Services Limited is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based support, enabling consumers to live the life they choose. You will assist with daily living activities, life skills, personal care and coordination of social engagements in a flexible shift pattern across days, evenings and occasional overnights.

Applicants should have excellent communication, compassion and the ability to work autonomously, with a valid driver license

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to consumer care.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Commitment to consumer-driven services.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with insurance.
• Clear Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Provide First Aid HLTAID011 or willingness to obtain.
• Right to Work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible, individualised in-home and community support.
• Assist with life skills, personal care, mobility, and meal support.
• Facilitate social, leisure and recreational connections for consumers.
• Cover varying shifts from day to evening, including some overnights.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Autonomy

Teamwork

Flexible availability

Driver licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid HLTAID011

Job description

Headstart Acquired Brain Injury Services Limited is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based support, enabling consumers to live the life they choose. You will assist with daily living activities, life skills, personal care and coordination of social engagements in a flexible shift pattern across days, evenings and occasional overnights.

Applicants should have excellent communication, compassion and the ability to work autonomously, with a valid driver license