Support Worker

14 hours ago

Gosford, Australia Youth Connections Full time

You Connect (YC), formally known as youth connections, is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people living with a disability, have complex behaviours and/or have mental health diagnosis that impact their day-to-day functioning.
We support people aged 6-40 by providing a range of services in capacity-building supports, community participation, employment readiness, and housing.

We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our growing team and assist with providing support for our participants in our various sites located across the Central Coast.

**Your Duties may Include (but not limited to)**
- Personal care (basic)
- Assisting with medication
- Light household duties
- Mentoring
- Transport
- Mental Health Support
- Community Access

**Benefits and Perks**:

- Casual opportunities available with the option to go PT.
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Ongoing and regular shifts available
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing options (Part-time employees)
- Internal training and development opportunities
- Staff Referral Scheme
- Staff Recognition Program
- 2x yearly staff celebrations
- Free annual leave day in your birthday month

**How You Will Make a Difference**
- Assist clients in meeting their independent living skills and enabling them to undertake all aspects of daily living.
- Lead by example, provide guidance and assistance in domestic duties including meal preparation and light household cleaning.
- Record participants achievements, requirements and reinforce positive behaviours.
- Supporting clients with developing their communication and social skills.
- Understanding trauma informed practices and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
- Actively participate in staff meetings and training.

**About You**:

- We require all our support workers to be reliable, committed, and empathetic individuals to provide quality care
- Relevant industry experience and knowledge
- a comprehensive understanding of mental health and how it affects each individual.
- Experience working with young people with physical, trauma and mental health
- Ability to work with and mentor clients.
- Ability to follow direction and work autonomously, both independently and as a team.
- Be strategic in your thinking about how to improve your service and contribute to changes that positively affect the client you’re supporting.
- Flexible working schedule
- NDIS Workers Clearence
- Valid Working with Childrens Check
- for paid employment
- Valid Police Check
- Valid CPR and First Aid
- Driving license
- COVID-19 Vaccination

**In return we offer**:

- Excellent working conditions
- Competitive hourly rates
- Lots of hours available
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Training and development opportunities

Please note only selected applicants will be notified for an interview

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.95 - $38.08 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Shift work

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be full vaccinated and wear a mask

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a drivers license?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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