Support Worker

New Horizons; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in the community. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential assistance with daily living skills and personal care, ensuring that clients achieve greater independence. With a strong emphasis on empathy and compassion, you will work closely with clients, families, and caregivers to create tailored support plans. Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services required.
• Experience in providing support for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with living skills, transport, and personal care.
• Maintain customer records and develop care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Microsoft Office

Disability Services

Community Services

Education

Certificate in Disability or Community Services

Relevant experience in human services

Tools

Online record-keeping systems

Job description

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Multiple Permanent Part-Time Positions Available (up to 72 hours per fortnight)

We are excited to offer multiple positions for Support Workers throughout our supported independent living services. We also encourage qualified Nurse Assistants and Enrolled Nurses for this role to showcase their skills and become part of our dynamic team. Or consistent

Apply now and make a difference!

Why New Horizons?
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 need a positive, authentic, and inclusive personality which you bring to work every day.

About the Role:
Flexible Work Schedule: These positions offer rotating roster options, allowing for a flexible work schedule that can accommodate various personal commitments and lifestyles. Working days – Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Providing support to improve independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication, and personal care.
Keeping customer records up to date using online systems.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people, families, caregivers, and key stakeholders.
Assist in the development or implementation of care plans
To Be Successful in This Role:
You are punctual, friendly, non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. You are invested in providing the highest quality in disability services and are competent in working with people with a disability.
Requirements:
Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services/individual support or R equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry.
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with the 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 and other common systems.
Desirable:
Experience in disabilities, mental health conditions
Advanced knowledge of services and programs under NDIS.
Understanding of Person-Centered Practices.
Benefits:

New Horizons pays above the award & penalty rates

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 in tax-free pay, plus an entertainment card to package an additional $2,650.
Access to flexible work arrangements and a purchased annual leave program with a bonus week of annual leave if you work 10 weekends in a calendar year.
Reward program that recognises your achievements.
Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services.
Fitness Passport
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 3 months, an NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage you to have/apply for these checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining them through the relevant services.

Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

New Horizons values and celebrates 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.

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FOR 50 YEARS WE’VE SUPPORTED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AUSTRALIANS IN HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITIES TO DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL.

We offer a diverse range of services and supports for people looking to enhance their wellbeing. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, we provide the advice, connections and services people need to reach their goals.

As a registered NDIS provider, we specialise in providing services across disabilities, mental health, homelessness, humanitarian and justice, aged care, youth and Indigenous supports.

We’re not-for-profit social enterprise. That means we have no shareholders and can invest our profits back into the community by delivering improved support options.

It’s your journey. We take the time to listen to you, understand your needs and design tailored solutions. This personalised approach puts you firmly in the driver’s seat, so you can uncover the possibilities in your life.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

FOR 50 YEARS WE’VE SUPPORTED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AUSTRALIANS IN HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITIES TO DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL.

We offer a diverse range of services and supports for people looking to enhance their wellbeing. By putting wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, we provide the advice, connections and services people need to reach their goals.

As a registered NDIS provider, we specialise in providing services across disabilities, mental health, homelessness, humanitarian and justice, aged care, youth and Indigenous supports.

We’re not-for-profit social enterprise. That means we have no shareholders and can invest our profits back into the community by delivering improved support options.

It’s your journey. We take the time to listen to you, understand your needs and design tailored solutions. This personalised approach puts you firmly in the driver’s seat, so you can uncover the possibilities in your life.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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