Support Workers

2 weeks ago


Albany, Western Australia Uniting WA Full time

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Uniting WA has been serving the WA community since 1829 and today is one it the State's major not-for-profit providers in mental health; disability, housing; homelessness; children services; family supports; foster care; family violence; prisoner reintegration; NDIS supports; recovery options and financial wellbeing services. We have more than 400 team members and hundreds of volunteers through the State. We work for a safer, brighter and better world for the people we support, and all of humanity.

About the role

This position is based in ALBANY WA.

Join our Great Southern team as a support worker in our Individualised Services program across the Great Southern. Uniting WA currently have multiple permanent positions available. The hours vary from 40-60 hours per fortnight.

Uniting in Albany are looking for experienced support workers or people who are starting their career in support work and are willing to learn, develop and grow. The role requires provision of specific supports such as personal care, special feeding systems and strength base conversations.

You will be expected to work various shifts with clients requiring different needs including challenging behaviours.

Day Shifts

Various times and days between 6am and 6pm.

Evening shifts 4pm-10pm Hourly rate

10pm-6am allowance sleep over shift

6am – 8am. Hourly rate

Our commencing hourly rate is $33.43 and $34.45 plus penalties.

Both part-time and casual opportunities are available

If you are BOLD and reside in the Great Southern and are keen to make a difference in the lives of the people we support, come join our team.

To be successful in the role, you will require the following:

Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) completed or currently enrolled, or minimum 2 years demonstrated disability support experience

Understanding of contemporary person-centred, strength-based support in disability services and mental health

First aid, medication administration and manual handling certificates

Can commit to working sleep over shifts with an ongoing roster pattern

Full working rights in Australia or eligible for appropriate work visa

Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance

Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Key responsibilities:

Support participants in achieving their NDIS goals

Support participants to connect with their local communities and enhance natural supports

Support participants to prepare or participate in the preparation of meals

Assist with personal care tasks (including toileting, changing, hoisting and feeding)

Provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant's level of independent functioning, including participation in the community

Respond to the participant's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives

Keep accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes and Incident reports

Implement PBSP strategies when needed (training will be provided when needed)

Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct

Committed to ongoing learning and development

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to about $4K after tax of additional take home pay) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2650 for meal and entertainment expenses
Annual leave of 5 weeks per annum (pro rata)
Discounted health care with HBF or Medibank Private
Free support and counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program
Two days paid volunteering leave days per annum
On-the-job learning and supported professional development

The Uniting Team

Uniting WA is the community services arm of the Uniting Church of Western Australia. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We're proud to so support thousands of West Australians every year. Applications from First Nations People, people with lived experience, people with disability and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers are encouraged.

A PD with more info on the role can be found here .

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a support worker? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current manual handling certificate? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have a medication administration certificate?

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