Support Worker | Berri

Novita; Berri; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development and mandatory

SCHADS award wages + 12% super

Job summary

Novita in Berri, SA seeks dedicated casual Disability Support Workers to empower people with disability across home and community settings. You will deliver personalised support, assist with youth programs, and promote independence while working closely with a committed local team.

Requirements include Certificate III in Disability/Support, willingness to complete mandatory training (NDIS, First Aid, CPR), and a valid driver's licence. Apply to join a diverse, supportive workplace in Riverland.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or Community Services.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory trainings (medication management, NDIS Worker Orientation, First Aid, CPR, manual handling).
• Shift work and community settings experience desired (In-Home, Youth Program).
• Driver's licence and willingness to drive Novita vehicles.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised support in clients' home and the community.
• Support Youth Programs.
• Promote independence and community inclusion.
• Collaborate with a passionate support team.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Lived experience with disability

Diversity and inclusion minded

Personal care and mobility support

Reliability and flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Disability/Individual Support/Community Services

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia's most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we're evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment thats big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita's offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About You

• You're passionate about empowering people with disability
• You're reliable, respectful and thrive in a team environment
• You communicate well and build strong connections
• You're flexible and ready to support clients in varied settings
• You hold the required certificates

About the Role

This casual position based in Berri offers variety and purpose, supporting people with disability across different settings.

• Deliver individualised support in clients' home andthe community
• Support Youth Programs
• Promote independence and community inclusion
• Work collaboratively with a passionate support team

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Livedexperience supporting people with disability is highly regarded
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work respectfully across diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable with personal care, mobility support and behaviour management
• Reliable, flexible and committed to empowering others

What you'll need before starting

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability,Individual Support or Community Services
• Achievement of certain certifications are mandatory requirements for this role; in applying you must be willing to undertake training in fields such as medication management, NDIS Worker Orientation Modules, First Aid, CPR, manual handling and others
• The successful applicant may be required to work Shift Work, In-Home, Youth Program and in other community settings
• Driver's licence and willingness to drive personal and Novita vehicles
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check

We're serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don't have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we'll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

All Novita employees are required to undertake mandatory training relevant to their role.

Why join Novita in Berri?

Make a real impact in the Riverland by supporting local people and strengthening community connections.

• Work closely with dedicated local teams who are passionate about community wellbeing
• Enjoy a meaningful career, contributing to services that truly matter to regional communities

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Hourly rate paid in accordance with the Social, Community Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS) plus 12% superannuation
• Mandatory training and professional development provided
• Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.