Support Worker

Are you passionate about empowering people to meet their goals? Do you want to be a part of a frontline organisation that provides person-centered mental health services? We are looking for motivated, adaptable
**_part time_**
**_ Support Workers_** to fill overnight & sleepover shifts across our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner-West and Sutherland Shire.

Our residential services operate 24/7 so if you’re looking for flexible work overnight (sleepovers & active) and short day shifts, then we have shifts for you Sleepover availability is highly desirable.

**ABOUT US**

Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering mental health recovery services and personalised support to individuals with psychosocial, intellectual and other disabilities as well as those seeking support at difficult times in their life. ICLA offers a wide range of services across the greater Sydney region, from supported residential services to supported mental health services, empowering individuals with independence and inclusion in the community.

ICLA’s mission to deliver personalised support, enabling individual choice to improve people’s lives is achieved by living our values:
**_ Respect_**:

- for all; _
**_Integrity_**:

- in what we do; _
**_Accountable_**:

- for all we do; and _
**_Results_**:

- for those we serve._

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Our Support Workers actively engage the people we support in their daily living, building their capacity & independence, supporting them with their recovery journey. Our SIL program provides 24/7 residential support for people who have a psychosocial disability, an intellectual disability, mental health and/or physical health needs. This could be your next opportunity to make a difference by enabling the people we support to develop voice, choice, control & independence.

**Responsibilities**:

- Building the capacity, routine, social skills & independent living skills of the people we support by assisting them with daily activities (e.g. domestic, health, social, community access)
- Building rapport and managing challenging behaviours by following established plans
- Providing support to attend regular meetings with case managers and health professionals
- Writing accurate case notes and recording them using the online ICLA client management system
- Enabling the social inclusion of ICLA clients in the community
- Maintaining infection control measures and adapting to evolving Covid-19 requirements.

**BENEFITS**
- ICLA offers:_
- Inclusive and committed culture where everyone’s contribution is valued
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Charity salary packaging for permanent staff to pay benefits and living expenses from pre-tax salary
- Flexible working practices
- Paid Parental Leave

**ABOUT YOU**
- Essential Criteria_
- Enthusiastic about supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disability and/or mental health needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A 'can do' attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow a plan and creative thinking
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Right to work in Australia
- A current driver's license and confidence driving in Sydney
- Valid NDIS Check or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
- Current First Aid Certificate (willingness to obtain)
- Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)
- Availability for different shifts across our 24/7 operating hours (e.g. nights, weekends, etc.)
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate (plus booster when eligible)
- Desirable:_
- Experience working in a residential care environment
- Experience supporting people who have psychosocial disabilities
- Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

**HOW TO APPLY**

_addressing the essential criteria 1-6 and _
- outlining your ongoing availability (days & shifts)_
- ._ Applications will be reviewed as received.
- At ICLA we believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger teams and an engaging culture._ W

Are you a passionate Support Worker looking for overnight part time work in Eastern Suburbs, Inner-West & Sutherland Shire across a 24/7 program? Join ICLA
- Build independence & capacity of people with psychosocial disability in SIL
- Flexible work with overnight sleepover shifts available - loading applies
- Join a growing NFP providing NDIS & mental health support services