Support Worker: Meaningful Disability & Mental Health Care

Hunter Care Group; Maitland; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time and kms between shifts

Certificate III/IV in Disability at no

Weekly roster with work-life balance

Supportive management

Staff recognition programs

Community involvement & fundraising

Breaks between shifts up to 30 minutes

Job summary

Hunter Care Group is hiring a Support Worker to provide person-centered support to participants in their homes and community, helping them build skills, independence and achieve goals. You will promote safety, health and well-being while upholding rights and dignity.

Successful candidates will have a proactive approach, complete First Aid, NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, and hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence for in-community support roles.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to work as a Support person in disability and/or Mental Health sectors.
• Ability to support in a way that respects participants rights, dignity, values and goals.
• Ability to manage complex behaviours and use initiative to resolve or escalate issues.

Responsibilities

• Support Participants in their homes and community to increase skills, build capacity and achieve goals; promote safety, independence, growth, health and well-being.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Respect for rights and dignity

Manage complex behaviours

Effective communication

Education

First Aid Certificate

NSW Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NSW Driver's Licence

Job description

Hunter Care Group is hiring a Support Worker to provide person-centered support to participants in their homes and community, helping them build skills, independence and achieve goals. You will promote safety, health and well-being while upholding rights and dignity.

Successful candidates will have a proactive approach, complete First Aid, NSW Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, and hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence for in-community support roles.