Support Worker

15 hours ago

Lambton, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

**JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER**

Our Community Supports Services are designed to help our clients live the life they deserve. These centers offer a welcoming space where clients can enjoy activities, engage with the community, and develop essential life skills and confidence.

Our programs cater to individuals with a wide range of support needs, including those who use wheelchairs and other aids. We also offer additional support for our clients' medical and care needs.

Clients may attend our Community Supports Services on weekdays or join community participation activities on weekends, tailored to their individual levels of disability and goals.

Our support workers engage with clients to develop skills through activities such as cooking, music, crafts, leisure sports, reading, singing, and much more.

**About The role**:
The role of a Support Worker in our Community Supports Services is to support clients with disabilities, focusing on skill development and enriching their lives through engaging, creative activities. Additionally, this role may involve providing in-home support for clients, which could require working afternoon and night shifts.

**About You**:

- ** Confident** in engaging with clients effectively, building positive relationships, and supporting their unique needs.
- ** Resilient** and self-assured, able to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Skilled in **prioritizing tasks** and demonstrating problem-solving abilities.
- ** Flexible**, with availability for shift work, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
- Proficient in **Microsoft Office**, particularly Word and Outlook.
- Holder of a valid **Australian Driver's License**, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Workers Screening Check.
- Able to pass a **National Criminal History Check**.
- ** Full COVID vaccination status**:

- Experience with **high-needs Disability clients**:

- ** Certificate III or IV** in Disability Support or equivalent (desirable)
- Demonstrated understanding of the **National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)** processes (desirable)

**Why You’ll Love Working with Us**:

- ** Schad's Award Level 2 pay rates** based on qualifications and/or experience.
- ** Flexible working hours** on a fortnightly roster.
- ** Fitness Passport**:access for you and your family to multiple facilities through the Fitness Passport program.
- ** Training and development opportunities**.
- ** Annual Flu Vaccination**.
- ** Job Satisfaction**: Making a difference in the lives of others

**How to apply**

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Emily Hinton

**Closing Date - 28th February 2025**

**We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

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