Support Worker- Maroubra

1 week ago


Sydney, Australia INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIVING AUSTRALIA LIMITED Full time

Are you a vibrant, enthusiastic, and goal driven **Support Worker** looking for a **Part Time** opportunity? Come join our **Maroubra **team supporting a culturally diverse household of women with complex mental health concerns to develop voice, choice, control & independence.
- Join a collaborative team to support our consumers in their day-to-day life and recovery journey
- Flexible work with active overnight & day shifts available in our home operating 24/7
- Explore your opportunities, talents & skills as you support our consumers to do the same

**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 home in **Maroubra** **provides 24/7 residential support for women who primarily have a diagnosis of mental health but may also have a Psychosocial Disability, an Intellectual Disability and/or Physical Health need.

The current opportunity is **Part Time** (18-36 hours per week) with day, overnight & weekend shifts available, and** starting remuneration based on relevant skills and experience** in line with the SCHADS Award, plus loading, superannuation & salary packaging**.**
- 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.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Essential Criteria_
- One years' experience working with people with complex mental health _OR_ relevant qualification _OR_ 1 years' experience working in a caring role.
- Enthusiasm, a 'can do' attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to engage in continuous learning and development opportunities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, boundaries, 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
- Current NDIS Check or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
- First Aid & CPR Certificate or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
- Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)
- Desirable:_
- _ I_ndonesian and/or Cantonese speaking applicants_ are highly regarded for this particular home
- Experience working in a residential care environment
- Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support
- Demonstrated knowledge of, or willingness to learn provision of supports in a trauma informed way
- Ability to deescalate consumers in distress with empathy, patience and understanding

**HOW TO APPLY**

**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 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._

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


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