Support Worker

**_Peninsula Plus_**
- Supportive team, clinical coaching and professional development
- Flexible work arrangements and locations (clinic, school, community)
- Above award wages and employee benefits (plus we work next to the beach)

Pen Plus is committed to providing high-quality support to our community. Our values bind our team of allied health professionals and Customer Service team members in delivering exceptional outcomes for people requiring support on the Mornington Peninsula. We are excited about building our Support Worker team to build on our clients' goals in the community.

**About the role**

In this rewarding position, you will support clients to promote their goals and support the development of their skills and abilities whilst empowering them to live as independently as possible. Support Workers must provide frontline support to clients, implement plans, complete records, complete daily living & healthy lifestyle tasks, behave in a certain manner, and promote safety & transparency in all endeavours. When you work with us you can expect:

- To be treated with respect, autonomy, and professionalism
- Responsive support, which is informed, caring, and helpful.
- Effective and easy-to-use digital systems.
- Support from our allied health team.

**What we are looking for**

Our ideal applicant is a dedicated professional with a desire to make positive differences in the lives of others. You will be a skilled communicator with demonstrated skills in providing support. Casual positions are available.

We provide on-the-job training & support; there are also set criteria (below) which you must meet.

**Duties and responsibilities may include**:

- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to appointments.
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment, including communication boards, standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Providing general social support and spending quality team with clients
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required

**Essential Qualifications**

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent qualification, and/or relevant experience in the disability sector,

OR

Current or previous Allied Health student, preferably in their 3rd or 4th year of study and/or experience in the disability sector or lived experience.

Following checks:

- Drivers Licence & safe driving record
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Valid NDIS Worker Check
- Current police check
- Current WWCC
- Smartphone with internet access

The following NDIS Modules: (we can support you with links)
- Orientation
- Induction
- Communication
- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals

Strong use of Digital Systems including, but not limited to:

- Cloud based practice management system.
- SWAG - Employment Hero
- Microsoft Suite

**Other skills**
- A genuine caring nature and desire to help others.
- Non-judgmental and respectful of cultural and religious beliefs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and effective time management
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
- Commitment to uphold Peninsula Plus values.
- Desirable: Manual Handling, Medication Administration or other specialised training relevant to disability support work

**Hiring Process**
- Apply
- 5 min call to see if you fit the criteria.
- Interview
- References, background checks & onboarding + induction process
- Shadow shift with a current team member
- Attend a meet & greet with potential participants.

Peninsula Plus embraces diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment practices are driven by our core values of integrity, inclusion and empowerment.

You will be employed on Casual basis.