Orange Support Worker Adult Services

Westhaven Ltd; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay per hour (36.22–39.53)

12% super

Salary packaging up to $15,900/yr

Fitness Passport

Exclusive banking benefits with NAB

Meal & entertainment card

Job summary

Westhaven Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide essential care and support for adults with disabilities in regional NSW. The role involves personal care, daily living assistance and community activities, with responsibilities to maintain documentation and coordinate appointments.

Applicants must hold a NSW Driver's Licence, a valid First Aid & CPR Certificate, WWCC, NDISWC, RCWR consent, and be available for a 24/7 roster including sleepovers. A thorough induction is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles preferred.
• Applicants with lived experience and those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with disabilities with personal care and daily living skills.
• Plan and attend appointments and social activities for community engagement and skill development.
• Complete daily case notes, incident reports and administrative tasks.
• Work with various age groups as required.

Job description

Join Westhaven and make a real difference in the lives of adults with disabilities. We're dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support and empowering our clients to live life the way they choose. We're looking for passionate people to join our team.

What We're Looking For

We value a mix of formal training and hands-on experience. To be considered for this rewarding role, you will ideally have:

• Relevant experience in a care or support role. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience, and those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

You Will Also Have

• A current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to drive.
• A valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• A paid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• A National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC).
• Willingness to consent to being listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR).
• Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, evenings and sleepover shifts.

A Day In The Life

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in offering essential care and support. You will assist adults with disabilities by:

• Helping clients with personal care and daily living skills.
• Planning and attending appointments and social activities for community engagement and skill development.
• Completing daily case notes, incident reports and administrative tasks.
• Working across various age groups as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: A base rate of $36.22 to $39.53 per hour, plus casual and shift loadings as per the SCHADS Award and 12% super.
• Financial Perks: Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900/year, Fitness Passport, Exclusive Employee Banking Benefits with NAB and a meal and entertainment card up to $2,650/year.
• Professional Growth: An innovative work environment with a clear career pathway to a Team Leader role and a mandatory one-week comprehensive induction program.
• Additional Benefits: First Aid compliance allowance, exclusive employee discounts (including Fitness Passport), and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

About Westhaven

Westhaven is the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. We provide client-centric, high-quality programs that offer whole-of-life support, enabling choice and control so our clients can live the life they choose. We are passionate about social justice and committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

Note

To be considered for this Support Worker role under the SCHADS Award, applicants must hold valid, independent Australian working rights, as Westhaven does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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