Children's Support Worker

Correlate Connections has many customers across South West Sydney. We are currently advertising for a casual Disability Support Workers for our children's programs.

We have three programs we are hiring for:

- Girls Club (6 yo to 17 yo)
- Boys Club (6 yo to 17 yo)
- Mixed Club (6 yo to 17 yo)

**Looking for immediate start so please ensure you have the essential criteria before applying.**

Become part of our friendly and energetic NDIS Specialists to support customers in South West Sydney areas. The Support Worker position is pivotal in promoting great outcomes for our clients as they embark on a new stage in their journey. Our role is to empower clients to have a fulfilling life, by actively participating in the community and maximising independence, underpinned by values of respect and dignity, choice and control.

**The shifts are as follows**:

- 9am to 3pm (Mondays to Fridays)**
**- 3pm to 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)**
**- 10am to 4pm (Saturday and Sundays)**
- **Your main duties will include**:_
- Providing person-centred support as well as utilising a recovery-focused approach to support clients to achieve their goals
- Follow support plans, activities rosters and think outside the box when there is an issue
- Providing motivation and support around tasks such capacity building
- Utilising effective communication skills when interacting with customers, colleagues, supervisors and stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively within a team environment, unsupervised and working individually to support the needs of the customers
- Being responsive when dealing with concerns relating to risk and customer care and an understanding of mandatory reporting guidelines
- Completing customer documentation for allocated customers, including; key worker reports, person-centred plans, risk assessments, etc
- Working with your supervisor to identify continuous improvements in regard to customer support and service delivery
- Utilising shift duties to ensure that we are supporting customers effectively and operating at the highest standard
- Entertain and support skill development to children of all ages; a positive attitude is a MUST
- Working with a range of customers from low, moderate to high needs, including personal care and manual handling for some of our high need's customers
- The ability to work across rosters with shifts ranging from 6 to 12 hours, including potential inactive overnights to sleepover shift
- Assistance with personal care (e.g. feeding, drinking, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming and dressing) and personal administration (e.g. personal correspondence).
- Transporting clients to and from community participation
- Be able to manage either a 1:1, 1;2 or 1:3 ratio of children/clients
- **We are searching for individuals with**_:

- Strong written and communication skills
- Strong English skills
- Sound administration and computer literacy skills
- Ability to work within Correlate Connections values, mission and vision statement
- Understanding of the importance of the Disability Standards, and the ability to translate these standards into practice
- Self-motivated individuals with a positive can-do attitude
- **Strong attention to detail**
- **Essential Criteria**:_
- Certificate III (or higher) in either; social work, mental health, disability, community services, childcare, aged care, nursing, counselling, psychology (or in progress) OR 2 years support worker experience
- Experience in actively supporting people with a disability, particularly people who have diverse and complex support needs, within a person-centred framework (including carer experience or work placements)
- Experience with intellectual disabilities (non
- verbal clients) and challenging behaviours a MUST
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
- NDIS workers screening
- NDIS workers module training
- Current NSW driver's license
- Basic understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- National Police Clearance
- 2 references
- Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle
- **Benefits**:_
- Roster, including shifts ranging between 3 and 10 hours in duration
- Supportive team and environment
- Work close to home
- Mileage paid

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $33.00 - $43.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Camden, NSW 2570: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- NDIS Worker Clearence/Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Shift availability:

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