Personal Support Worker

**_Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered._**:
***_genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity,_** **_ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day._**:
**Hey You**:
genU are looking for enthusiastic, respectful and community-minded individuals to join us in a permanent part-time capacity in the Geelong region. If you are passionate about helping others and would love the opportunity to make a real difference to clients' lives, join us in playing a critical role in supporting their independent living journey.

We are looking for **Personal Support Workers** within the Ballarat region, ideally looking for a minimum 20 hours per week commitment. You will assist people with a disability in various aspects of their daily life including personal care, independent living skills, social and community activities.
- **This is flexible part time opportunity located in Ballarat, VIC**

**As a Personal Support Worker you will**:

- Assist clients in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including personal and self-care, food preparation, eating, dressing and maintenance of personal hygiene, domestic duties and other tasks as directed.
- Undertake the support role with respect and acknowledgement of the person’s’ abilities and strengths.
- Provide clients with opportunities for personal growth and skill development in line with Support Plans and directions from the coordination team
- Perform personal support work with professional integrity and ensure privacy and confidentiality of client information

**About You**:

- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support and or Disability
- A current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle.
- Motivated and proactive
- Basic computer skills;
- Mobile phone;
- Current First Aid and CPR;
**You will also meet the below essential requirements**:

- Must have or be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Must have completed or be willing to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' orientation module
- All applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the genU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccinations during the recruitment process.

**For You?**:
genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- **Investment in You**:in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.
- **Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing**: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
- **Increase your Take Home Pay**: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
- **Employee Discount Program**: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.
- **Study Scholarship**: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.