Disability Support Worker/ Mentor

1 week ago

Newcastle, Australia Adventure Team Full time

Adventure Team is seeking new disability support worker/mentor to join our growing team in Newcastle. We are advertising for a support role to start within 7 days.

**About Us**

Since forming in 2019, we’ve grown from a team of 2 on the Gold Coast in Queensland to many, and we are in the process of expanding our services in Newcastle. We are a disability support company, helping people living with disabilities through providing mentoring, group and respite services. As a team we are strongly driven to help others and offer personalised services centred around pushing boundaries, building hobbies and routine, and encouraging adventure.

**About the Opportunity**

Positions are casual roles offering a competitive starting weekday rate ranging from $31.76 to $40.43 p/h (+ super), depending on experience.

We provide a fun and flexible environment. Adventure is at the heart of who we are and we love to operate outdoors and encourage our clients to discover their own passions and interests.

As a mentor, you will be supporting our clients with daily living and community access. We provide support in a variety of settings covering a broad range of needs and we work to ensure we match you, your interests, availability and skillset to the right person.

People are at the heart of our success and work. We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

**Requirements**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain before commencing work
- Working with Children Card (Blue Card)
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Current, non-restricted open drivers license or non-restricted provisional license
- Roadworthy, registered and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
- Strong verbal communication skills

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Alignment with our holistic approach to services, built on a love for the outdoors, adventure and being active.
- Ability to multi-task and problem-solve effectively under high stress situations
- High level of interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate in a professional and compassionate manner with clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to work autonomously, use your own initiative and be both proactive and adaptable

**What We Can Offer You**
- Competitive above award rate for weekdays, plus additional penalty rates for weekends and public holidays
- A supportive and positive team with ongoing one-on-one training and mentoring provided

**Please note: Applications that don't include a cover letter will not be considered. Please include in your cover letter desired hours, location which includes your suburb, languages spoken, whether you have reliable transportation and any hobbies that you engage in. This information helps us with selection and placement and is vital if you want to be considered.**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $31.76 per hour

Schedule:

- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have strong communication skills?
- Are you available to work Friday or Saturday evenings?
- Would you be willing to travel 15-20kms?
- Do you live in any of the following post codes?

2280, 2282, 2284, 2285, 2287, 2289, 2290, 2291, 2292, 2293, 2294, 2295, 2296, 2297, 2298, 2299, 2300, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2308

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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