Support Worker

Achieve Australia; Hornsby; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging

Car leasing

Free counselling for you and family

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Paid induction for frontline staff

Internal promotion

Descripción de la vacante

Achieve Australia in Hornsby is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help clients with daily activities, build skills and maximise independence under Individual Support Plans. A person-centred approach and a safety-first environment underpin all work.

You will provide personal care, assist with grooming, meals, transport and the use of aids; support access to recreation and community participation; and work with clients across the region on a rotating roster.

Formación

• Minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Problem-solving with adaptability to changing environments.
• Understanding of NDIS, Code of Conduct and WHS.
• Awareness of human rights and disability challenges.
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a safe, respectful environment for people we support.
• Deliver personal/physical care including grooming, toileting, meals, transport and medication administration.
• Support use of aids and devices and other equipment as required.
• Enable clients to participate in interests, hobbies and community relationships.
• Assist clients to access recreation and transport services, including public transport and company vehicles.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

NDIS knowledge

Code of Conduct

Workplace Health & Safety

Educación

Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support

Descripción del empleo

Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and a NDIS- registered provider.

About the role:

The Support Worker is responsible for applying the organisation’s customer service framework and a person-centred approach to provide quality support and assistance to clients in their daily activities to develop skills, maximise their independence, participate within the community and facilitate relationships in line with their Individual Support Plans.

Ideal candidate should be able to work for at least 40 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster. Role is based in Hornsby.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
• Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
• Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
• Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support).
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with an ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.

We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Working with Children check
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au

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