Support Worker | Southern Suburbs

Novita; Adelaide; Vor Ort; AUD 39.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novita is recruiting for permanent part-time Support Workers to join our teams in the Southern suburbs of Adelaide. You will work with clients to promote independence, develop skills, and support community engagement through person-centred approaches.

Role involves assisting with daily living activities, safeguarding clients, and contributing to program outcomes. Mandatory training, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Willingness to complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Experience supporting clients of all ages in varied settings.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of National Disability Standards and safeguarding practices.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with behaviour support strategies and health needs.

Aufgaben

• Deliver tailored support to individuals with low to high-level needs, based on training and program outcomes.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, medication, cooking, cleaning, appointments and recreational outings.
• Promoting community inclusion and helping clients build meaningful relationships and interests.
• Monitoring and supporting individual program plans and reporting outcomes.
• Safely assisting with mobility and physical support needs.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Disability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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 that’s 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

We are recruiting for our Southern suburbs locations where we have permanent part-time opportunities available in SIL. Shifts available include:

• Short AM
• AM
• Short PM
• 3pm - 6am (10 hours active/passive overnight)

We also have casual opportunities available within Community Programs and Individualised Support.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working with our clients to promote independence, skill development and community engagement through a person-centered approach. You’ll be:

• Delivering tailored support to individuals with low to high-level needs, based on training and program outcomes
• Assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, medication, cooking, cleaning, appointmentsand recreational outings
• Promoting community inclusion and helping clients build meaningful relationships and interests
• Monitoring and supporting individual program plans and report outcomes
• Safely assisting with mobility and physical support needs

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation of practical experience, relevant qualifications, and a genuine commitment to supporting people living with disability.

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Willingness to complete all mandatory training requirements
• Experience supporting clients of all ages in varied settings
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of National Disability Standards and safeguarding practices
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records
• Familiarity with behaviour support strategies and health needs

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.

At Novita, you’ll be part of a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of people with disability. We offer a supportive environment, diverse programs and genuine opportunities for career growth.

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.