Support Worker, Children's Services

3 weeks ago

Albury City Council, Australia Westhaven Ltd Full time
Support Worker, Children Services Albury

We are thrilled to announce our expansion in Albury

Join our dynamic organisation dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support for individuals with disabilities.

Being a Support Worker is a vital position focused on supporting children and young people with significant disabilities.

To be considered for this role, you must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and have relevant experience.
  • Hold a Certificate IV in Disability Services, Community Services, Individual Support or equivalent

What's On Offer
  • Competitive base rate of $34.58 to $37.73 per hour + casual loadings and shift loadings as per SCHADS Award (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) and Super (12%)
  • First Aid certificate compliance allowance (pro-rata)
  • Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)
  • Enjoy a tax-free meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
  • Exclusive employee discounts for permanent staff members including automotive discounts, pharmacy discounts and fitness passport.
  • Innovative work environment: Career pathway into a team leader role
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

About Us

Westhaven is, and will continue to be, the provider of choice for disability support services and accommodation across regional NSW. Westhaven provides client-centric, high quality programs and activities that provide whole of life support for people with disability, including offering houses that are homes, enabling choice and control and supporting clients to live life the way they choose.

About You

As a Support Worker, you will have:
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to drive
  • Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • A paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • A National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
  • Willingness to provide consent to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR)
  • Availability to work across a 24/7 roster
  • Minimum Certificate IV in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support OR Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and have relevant experience.

A day in the role of a Children's Services Disability Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in offering essential care and support to children and young people who may be facing various challenges.
  • Work with individuals assisting with personal care and daily living skills
  • Plan and attend appointments and activities for social interaction and skill development
  • Complete daily case notes, admin tasks, and incident reports

We encourage diversity and inclusion

Westhaven is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

We expect to go live in mid September 2025

Applications close: 2nd September 2025

For more information or confidential enquiries please contact Lauren Rizzi, Recruitment Manager at lauren.rizzi@westhaven.org.au
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