Trauma-Informed Community Support Worker

Amicus Community Services Limited; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Flexible casual employment

Ongoing training & development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for ongoing Lifely team in

Job summary

Amicus Community Services is seeking passionate Community Support Workers to join our Service Delivery team in the Bendigo region. You will provide person-centred support to children, young people and adults living with disability, helping clients achieve NDIs goals, strengthen community participation and live fulfilling lives.

Role requires a current driver's licence, NDIS checks, first aid and a willingness to travel and work across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's Licence
• Vehicle Registration and Car Insurance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• NDIS Worker's Orientation Module – ‘Quality Safety and You’
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (National Police Check)
• International Criminal History Check (If relevant)
• Certificate IV (or higher) in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support, or willingness to obtain a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to live independently and achieve goals aligned with their NDIS plans through individualised, person-centred support.
• Assist with personal care, health care and daily living tasks, including mobility support, household cleaning, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
• Support young people to achieve their Targeted Care Package (TCP) goals through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including overnight active shifts and sleepovers, is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel across Bendigo and surrounding regions to support participants in a range of settings.
• Safely transport participants using a privately owned vehicle that is appropriately registered, insured and maintained.
• Flexibility to work across multiple service locations and, where reasonable, provide support at alternative worksites as required.
• Access to and confident use of a personal smartphone or electronic device (Apple or Android) with internet connectivity for rostering, communication and documentation purposes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the disability and community services sector, including a commitment to person-centred practice.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges, complex support needs and behaviours of concern is highly regarded.

Job description

Amicus Community Services is seeking passionate Community Support Workers to join our Service Delivery team in the Bendigo region. You will provide person-centred support to children, young people and adults living with disability, helping clients achieve NDIs goals, strengthen community participation and live fulfilling lives.

Role requires a current driver's licence, NDIS checks, first aid and a willingness to travel and work across multiple sites.