Support Worker/ Personal Care

Choice Consultancy Care Services, based in Sydney, is a NDIS registered and Aged Care service provider.

Our vision is to make a difference in our partners' lives by focusing on meeting their needs and care goals, as well as helping them feel supported, and maximizing their independence.

As a deeply grounded NDIS and Aged Care provider, we require Support Workers on a casual premise. One should be adaptable and flexible to work with individuals with diverse special needs and to help frail, older people, including the prematurely aged, living in the community to maximize their independence.

**About the team**

We are dedicated to social justice values and strive to treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or religion. We value ethnic, gender, and occupational diversity, and we employ devoted, bright, and motivated employees who work on a variety of projects and services.

We collaborate to help clients at every point of their journey, from crisis to recovery to long-term, sustainable change.

**About the Role**

**Choice is looking for a Support Worker in St Leonards, Sydney (NSW) and surrounding suburbs**with expertise in case management, social work, and outreach. You will play an important role for many participants who may be excluded from mainstream healthcare, social support, and opportunities, negatively impacting their functioning and independence in the community.

**About You**
- A person-centered, values-based approach to service delivery that is informed by a proven commitment to social justice concerns.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed, strengths-based and person-centered care.
- Demonstrated communication and relationship management abilities, as well as the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

**Job Role and Responsibilities**:

- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist the client in standing up from bed
- Provide support with showering and personal care
- Help with putting on shoes (client dresses herself)
- Prepare a simple breakfast
- Drive the client to her workplace
- Working Hours: From 6 or 7am to 8.30/9.30 am
- **Requirements**:

- Previous experience in a support worker role or similar.
- Compassionate and patient attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and adapt to the client's needs.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Police check
- NDIS Screening check **Experience/Certification Required**:

- Relevant qualification in Disability/Aged Care/Individual Support/Social Work
- Full NSW Driver's License and your own vehicle
- National Criminal Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to get one)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Manual Handling (not mandatory but preferable)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

**Salary**:$31.00 onwards based on the SCHADS Award

Schedule:

- Morning Shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

License/Certification:

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

Work Authorization:

- Australia (required)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $31.00 - $33.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Morning shift

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- Cert3/4 in Disability/Individual Support/ Aged Care (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person