Ndis Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia UnitingSA Full time

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

**Role Overview**:
This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s team as an NDIS Support Worker. This position involves assisting people of all ages with a wide range of both day-to-day, and fun activities such as shopping, attending appointments, going to the football, going to the cinema, going fishing, and much more. This position will involve travelling to and supporting participants in and around the Adelaide suburbs.

The NDIS Support Worker will assist participants in their own home and out in the community to explore opportunities and participate in activities that will enable them to increase confidence, skills and independence, and empower them to achieve their goals.

Due to expanding the services there are multiple permanent positions available, offering a range of hours to successful applicants, from between 15-76 hours per fortnight. This position may also require being available to work on weekends.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develops a practical understanding of:

- The range of goals and aspirations that might be identified by an individual;
- The process of enabling supported decision making; and the customisation of service offerings/supports and procedures
- An understanding of the person-centred approach
- Assist participants to address their practical straightforward needs and expectations
- Provision of community support and/or training
- Communication and liaison with participants, family and carers
- Working with participants with complex and multiple issues
- Working directly with stakeholders to support client outcomes
- Maintain evidence-based records in relation to the participant contact and professional documentation.
- Identifying and accessing community resources to support participants.
- Use relevant communications and technology systems, including for creating/maintaining service records for billing purposes.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Minimum Cert III Individual Support
- Minimum of 2 year professional experience (Desirable)
- Cert IV in Mental Health or peer support (Desirable).
- Knowledge of issues facing people with disability particularly mental health.
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation, standards and NDIS pathways.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation and support decision making.
- Knowledge of case management, and working in groups.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.

In return, you will work in a passionate and motivated organisation where you can see first-hand the positive difference you make in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We believe in developing and investing in our team and providing work/life balance through flexible work arrangements.

**What we offer**:

- Working hours ranging from 15-75 hours per fortnight available
- Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
- A competitive salary in accordance with experience
- A caring and supportive work environment
- A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Mcbain, Manager on 0404 462 331.

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