House Leader/team Leader

**House Leader/Team Leader**
Milestone Support Services is seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Support Workers to join our team. We have female and male clients who require assistance in personal care and community access. Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses are highly desirable for these roles.

You will be working across various locations, including Parramatta, Rhodes, Carlingford, Yagoona, Blackett and Penrith. Please note, while you won’t be required to travel to all areas, you must be able to travel to one or more of these regions, as this is where our clients are based.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**:
As a Senior Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:

- **Companionship**: Providing emotional support and meaningful connections.
- **Skills Training**: Assisting clients in developing independence, such as teaching public transport use.
- **Social Activities**: Organising and accompanying clients to activities like movies, fishing, and shopping.
- **Meal Preparation**: Helping clients cook nutritious meals.
- **Appointments**: Assisting clients in attending medical appointments, such as doctors’ visits.
- **Light Exercise**: Supporting clients with activities like walking.
- **Local Transport**: Helping clients get around safely.
- **Household Tasks**: Supporting clients with cleaning and gardening.

**Preferred Experience**:
We are particularly interested in Support Workers who have experience working with:

- ADHD
- Anxiety Disorder
- PTSD
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Chronic Pain
- Developmental Delays

**Requirements for the Role**:
All applicants must have (or be willing to obtain) the following:

- The right to work in Australia (100 points of identification required).
- An Australian Business Number (ABN) and bank account, as this role is for an independent contractor.
- A Police Check issued within the last three years **or** an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Training (available for free on the NDIS Commission website).
- An Australian driver's license and access to a registered and insured vehicle.

For additional work opportunities, applicants are encouraged to obtain:

- A Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid work to be eligible to work with clients under 18 years of age.

**Why Choose Milestone Support Services?**
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer travel expense reimbursement, including compensation for time spent traveling between shifts.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Shifts are scheduled according to your availability, providing you with flexibility.
- **Round-the-Clock Support**: Our team is available 24/7. Whether it’s in the middle of the night or during the day, we’re always here for you.
- **Growth and Career Development**: At Milestone, we value upskilling and offer extensive training and development opportunities. We prioritise promoting from within, giving you the chance to take on in-house roles that suit your skills and qualifications.
- **Recognition and Rewards**: Every month, we celebrate team members who exemplify outstanding care and support through our Employee Spotlight Award. Quarterly team spirit competitions also provide an opportunity to showcase your creativity and win prizes, creating a fun and collaborative work environment.
- **Referral Bonuses**: Know someone who would be a great addition to our team? We offer referral incentives for bringing in new talent aligned with our mission.
- **Your Voice Matters**: We regularly conduct feedback surveys to ensure that our workplace reflects the needs and values of our staff. Your insights help shape the future of Milestone Support Services.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you

**Job Types**: Subcontract, Casual

Pay: $38.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Shift:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Work Days:

- Monday to Friday
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 15/01/2025