Ndis Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

3

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
- Casual position based in Balmain
- Be a part of a supportive and dedicated team
- Use your experience to make a real difference
- NFP Salary Packaging

ABOUT THE ROLE

The NDIS Support Worker provides support to people with disabilities living within our aged care centres, to assist them to achieve their goals of community participation, skill development and increased independence. This role is based at our Balmain Aged Care Centre.
- Your role will be:_
- To support our participants to access and become part of their community
- To help prevent social isolation and encourage participation in outings and community activities.
- Supporting participants to be engaged in activities such as recreational activities, visiting family and friends, shopping, attendance at community groups and events.
- Developing activities for participants that are unable to access the community to stimulate and promote engagement.
- Encourage engagement in activities within the framework of respect of the needs of the participant and promotion of personal choice
- In consultation with the participant’s Support Coordinator develop community access support plans

ABOUT YOU
- A commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army
- Minimum Certificate III in Disability/Mental Health or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 1 years experience supporting people with disabilities
- Self motivated, high level of initiative and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people
- Sound administration and computer skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to operate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Team player, flexible with a positive attitude
- Effective problem solving skills, evaluation and conflict resolution skills
- A current Driver's License and a registered, insured vehicle
- A current First Aid Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check is required
- NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission Training - Worker Orientation Module

**BENEFITS**:
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging & meals and entertainment benefits (save on tax and increase your take home pay)- Paid parental leave- Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve work-life balance- Access to exclusive financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits- Learning and development to support you in your role- Employee Assistance program- Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia
- Cost effective holiday accommodation at Salvation Army Holiday Houses
- Salvos Wellness app and program
- Career progression opportunities
- Please note: a current Influenza vaccination and evidence of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care._

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure _
- to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community_
- and works in areas covered by Public Health Orders requiring vaccination. _
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_