Support Workers

Join a NFP organisation with an authentic culture that places participants first and priority on quality of support
- Multiple casual positions available across a 24/7 roster

HomePlace now has multiple opportunities available for dedicated Support Workers to join their team and provide high-quality support to empower those living with a disability

Support worker permanent rate = $31.73 - $63.46 depending on days and time of day worked + leave entitlements + allowances + super + salary packaging

Support worker casual rate = $39.66 -$79.32 depending on days and time of day worked + allowances + super + salary packaging

**About the Opportunity**

HomePlace provides support to people who live independently and in supported accommodation. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic Support Workers who have a strong social conscience and genuine commitment to improving the lives of people living with a disability.

Supporting people on an individual basis may require:

- Assisting individuals with identifying and achieving their personal goals
- Accompanying people to health care appointments
- Personal care including toileting, showering/ bathing, dressing and other personal hygiene tasks
- Teaching and modelling appropriate social skills
- Housekeeping, recreation, and leisure
- Assist with personal relationships, community engagement and developing social networks
- Behaviour support

The role will primarily provide person-centred active support with participants over a 7-day weekly schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and Emergency Response duties on a roster basis as required.

**About You**

We are looking for Support Workers with:
**Essential**:

- Current NDIS Screening Check
- Cert III in Disability or Individual Support or currently in the process of studying
- Experience in supporting people with challenging behaviours and/or PTSD
- Current Provide First Aid and Provide CPR training certificates
- NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (this can be completed)
- Up to date Covid vaccination status
- South Australian drivers’ licence, and
- A reliable vehicle that you can use for work purposes

**Desirable**
- Manual Handling training - if you don't have this currently you will need to complete this online before you start
- Assist with Medications training
- Experience in providing high-level supports such as catheter care, administering intermittent catheters, bowel care and PEG feeding
- Stoma care training

**Qualities you will bring**:

- An in-depth understanding of person-centred thinking and be able to demonstrate how you put that into practice in your work
- Ability to understand the vulnerabilities and needs of people with a disability and the issues faced by their families
- Commitment to rights of people with disabilities
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality and privacy
- Ability to work independently (without other support workers attending the same shift) and be confident in providing services/support to clients in their homes

**Why join HomePlace?**
- Join an exciting organisation in a rewarding sector - be a part of their passionate culture for service quality and continuous improvement
- Work in a diverse and collaborative environment surrounded by a passionate and respectful team
- Salary packaging benefits available to increase your take-home pay
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Regular client-centred social events which drive an inclusive, fun, and supportive culture

**About our Client**

HomePlace supports people who live independently in their own homes and to be part of their community and enables individuals to be safe and supported to live lives of meaning to them.

HomePlace is an organisation built on the belief that every individual has the right to a secure home and active participation in the life of the community. HomePlace aims to set the standard in providing responsive, personalised, empowering support for people with intellectual disability. Their work and culture attracts people with a strong social conscience and genuine care for improving the lives of people with a disability.