Empowering Disability Support Worker – Flexible Part-Time (Newcastle)

Samaritans; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development

School fee discount

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Community contribution

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Samaritans in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist individuals with a disability to reach their goals. You will help with daily living, health needs, community activities, personal care, meal planning, transport and emotional support.

Flexible 7-day availability, rotating rosters including sleepovers, and a Certificate III in Individual Support are desirable. A pre-employment medical, checks, and a valid driver's licence are required.

Qualifications

• You will support household activities, medical and health needs, attending community events/activities, personal care, meal management, transport, communication, and managing emotions and behaviours.
• Flexible availability across 7 days
• Certificate III Individual Support is desirable
• Be open to having conversations & be a good listener, without judgement
• Show initiative & think outside the box
• Empower participants you support- 'Do With' not 'Do For'
• Complete a pre-employment medical, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid and have a valid driver’s licence.
• Limited Part-time & Casual opportunities available
• Preferably be able to work a Rotating roster including some weekends and sleep overs/active night & split shifts.

Skills

Good listener

Flexible availability

Initiative

Empowering participants

Education

Certificate II/III in Individual Support

Job description

Samaritans in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist individuals with a disability to reach their goals. You will help with daily living, health needs, community activities, personal care, meal planning, transport and emotional support.

Flexible 7-day availability, rotating rosters including sleepovers, and a Certificate III in Individual Support are desirable. A pre-employment medical, checks, and a valid driver's licence are required.