Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Karingal Full time

Brand: Community, Residential & Pathways

Date Posted: 11 Feb 2025

Job No: 1771

Employment Status: Casual, Ongoing.

Locations Include: Central Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast

Classification: From $33.41 per hour + 25% Casual Loading (Level 2 - Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)

Hey You

Are you passionate about helping others in achieving their goals? Have the flexibility to work a wide variety of hours Monday to Sunday from 12am – 11:59pm? Then come join the team at genU We are looking for Personal Support Workers to join our longstanding, purpose-driven, and values-based organisation to make a real difference in people's lives in and around Geelong.

  • The role will operate within genU's Community Home Support Services division, which was established to facilitate innovative, client-centred programs with a focus on building skills that will assist in achieving our participant's goals
  • Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including personal and self-care, food preparation, eating, dressing and maintenance of personal hygiene, domestic duties and other tasks as directed.
  • Assisting in community access through transport, shopping, and social outings.
  • Undertake the support role with respect and acknowledgement of the person's abilities and strengths.
  • Provide clients with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in line with Support Plans and directions from the coordination team.
  • Perform personal support work with professional integrity and ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information.

About You

We are looking for caring and empathetic people. Our Personal Support Worker will:

  • Be an effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills, particularly with an understanding, sensitivity and respect to participants' abilities, strengths and circumstances.
  • Enjoy helping others achieve their goals and personal growth.
  • Be an efficient organiser, able to maintain and update programs, file notes and documents as required.

For You

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

  • Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
  • Increase your Take Home Pay: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
  • Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia's most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
  • Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
  • Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period

You will need the following:

  • Certificate III in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent;
  • Current First Aid and CPR Training - within 12 months;
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check;
  • Current Working with Children Check;
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate;
  • Current and Valid Australian Driver's License with Comprehensive Car Insurance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At genU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to genU (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements or for a copy of the position description quoting title and job number, please contact Ryan - recruitment@genu.org.au

Be part of a team that believes in empowering individuals and building a positive community impact. For further details about this role please feel free to reach out to Karen Ward on 0477 003 360 or karen.ward@genu.org.au

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply now

Recruitment will be accepting several applications for available positions. Current genU staff please apply with your work email

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