Support Worker- Carlton

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIVING AUSTRALIA LIMITED Full time
Are you an empathetic, experienced & patient Support Worker who is passionate about the impact of person-centred active support? Do you want to be part of an energetic and creative household?

Come join the growing team at our newly opened supported accommodation for

young adults with

Autism
***& complex behaviour support needs in

Carlton. Be an integral part of the transition as 2-3 new housemates join our current resident in the near future.

  • Have a significant impact on the lives of young people, growing their independence & capacity
  • Cultivate best practice & personcentred culture, actively implementing new model of support
  • Join a highly skilled & motivated team in a growing mental health NFP with diverse development opportunities

ABOUT THE ROLE


Our Support Workers actively engage the people we support in their daily living, building their capacity & independence, supporting them with their recovery journey.

Our SIL home in

Carlton provides 24/7 residential support for young adults who primarily have a diagnosis of

Autism but may also have a Psychosocial Disability, an Intellectual Disability, Mental Health and/or Physical Health need. Our team models positive social behaviours, implements behaviour support strategies and builds positive relationships with the consumer's circles of support, creating the supportive environment for residents to build on their skills and achieve their goals.

This current opportunity is

Part Time, increasing to between 16-36 hours per week across a 24/7 roster as new housemates move in.

S

tarting remuneration is based on relevant skills and experience in line with the SCHADS Award, plus allowances, leave loading, superannuation & salary packaging

. Through the provision of best practice person-centred active support, this could be your next opportunity to make a difference.

  • Responsibilities_

_:
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  • Building the capacity, routine, social skills & independent living skills of the people we support by supporting them to complete daily activities (e.g. domestic, health, social, community access)
  • Building rapport and managing challenging behaviours by following established plans
  • Providing support to attend regular meetings with case managers and health professionals
  • Writing accurate case notes and recording them using the online ICLA client management system
  • Enabling the social inclusion of ICLA clients in the community
  • Maintaining infection control measures and adapting to evolving Covid19 requirements.

ABOUT YOU

  • Essential Criteria_
  • Proven experience working with young adults with
    complex mental health needs &/or
    Autism with patience & empathy
  • Enthusiastic about building the capacity of young adults with psychosocial disabilities through
    personcentred active support.
  • Understanding of & commitment to the value brought by consumer's circles of support
  • Adaptability, reflective approach, growthmindset and a willingness to learn in a changing environment
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including adaptability to different communication needs, selfawareness of social behaviour, high quality written documentation and ability to build trust and rapport
  • Strong problemsolving skills, creative thinking and ability to follow a plan
  • Proven understanding of professional boundaries and experience clearly implementing & reinforcing
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Right to work in Australia
  • A current driver's license and confidence driving in Sydney
  • Current NDIS Check or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
  • Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)
  • Desirable:_
  • Experience working in a residential care environment
  • Experience supporting people who have psychosocial disabilities
  • Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

HOW TO APPLY

outlining your ongoing availability (days & shifts). Applications will be reviewed as received.

BENEFITS

  • ICLA offers:_
  • Inclusive and committed culture where everyone's contribution is valued
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Supportive environment including regular debriefing, supervision and access to EAP
  • Charity salary packaging for permanent staff to pay benefits and living expenses from pretax salary
  • Flexible working practices
  • Paid Parental Leave

ABOUT US


Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering mental health recovery services and personalised support to individuals with psychosocial, intellectual and other disabilities as well as those seeking support at difficult times in their life.

ICLA offers a wide range of services across the greater Sydney region, from supported residential services to supported me

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