Support Worker

3 months ago


Maitland, Australia Able Disability Support Services Full time

**Job description**:
We are currently recruiting Support Workers to provide support to NDIS participants across Newcastle and surrounding areas. You will work in the community providing a range of supports to participants to enable them to achieve their personal goals and build their independence. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of participants with different support needs including complex needs, in addition to building improved daily living skills, social and community participation, personal care, and domestic support.

**Details of the roleType**:In-home care support and community access.

**Employment**:Casual roles available

**Salary**:$33 to $41 per hour (Based on qualifications and experience/s)

**Location**: Newcastle - Maitland NSW

**Mandatory**:NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working with Children Check.** First Aid & CPR Certificate **Police Check** Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination **Drivers license and personal vehicle** Fluent English skills**Key duties**:Supporting participants in achieving their NDIS Goals while maintaining dignity and respect.** Maintaining an understanding of participants' needs and overall well-being, with a focus on high-care support requirements. **Providing personal support, including medication administration, personal hygiene, and ensuring an acceptable level of appearance for their chosen activities.** Communicating and engaging with participants in a meaningful and relevant manner, while also encouraging them to interact with others. **Assisting with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills.** Facilitating community participation by accompanying participants to activities and outings. **Ensuring accurate documentation and accountability of all supports and services provided through our rostering app, case notes, and incident reporting.** Performing basic housework tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation. **Implementing goals, as required.**Essential for the role: Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or a related field, is desirable but not necessary. **Experience working one-on-one with people with disabilities who may have complex medical needs.** Experience working 1:1 with people with disabilities who may present with challenging behaviours. **A valid Australian driver's license.** A reliable vehicle with car insurance. **Current NDIS Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain one.** A valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one. **Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one.** Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one. **Values that align with HiFive Newcastle Community Services.** Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening. **Problem-solving abilities and a creative, innovative mindset.** Flexible availability to work a range of shifts during the week, overnight, and occasional weekends.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- NDIS Workers Screening Check

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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