Support Worker

Are you a passionate & enthusiastic Support Worker looking for Part Time shift work in Eastern Suburbs &/or Sutherland Shire? This is your opportunity to:

- Enjoy flexible work with day, overnight & weekend shifts available - loading applies
- Build independence & capacity of SIL residents with psychosocial disability, intellectual disability, mental health and/or physical health needs
- Join a person-centered mental health service and empower people to meet their goals

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Make a difference in this fulfilling Support Worker role by enabling the people we support to develop voice, choice, control & independence. Actively engage the people we support in their daily living, building their capacity & independence, and supporting them with their recovery journey.

Our current Part Time opportunities include day, overnight & weekend shifts across the Eastern Suburbs &/or Sutherland Shire in our 24/7 Supported Independent Living residential program.
- Responsibilities_
**_:_**
- Building the capacity, routine, social skills & independent living skills of the people we support by assisting them with daily activities (e.g. domestic, health, social, community access)
- Building rapport and managing challenging behaviours by following established plans
- Providing support to attend regular meetings with case managers and health professionals
- Writing accurate case notes and recording them using the online ICLA client management system
- Enabling the social inclusion of ICLA clients in the community
- Maintaining infection control measures and adapting to evolving Covid-19 requirements.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Essential Criteria_
- Enthusiastic about supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disability and/or mental health needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A 'can do' attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow a plan and creative thinking
- Punctuality and reliability
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Right to work in Australia
- A current driver's license and confidence driving in Sydney
- Valid NDIS Check or willingness to complete prior to commencing.
- Current First Aid Certificate (willingness to obtain)
- Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)
- Availability for different shifts across our 24/7 operating hours (e.g. nights, weekends, etc.)
- Covid-19 vaccination certificate (plus booster when eligible)
- Desirable:_
- Experience working in a residential care environment
- Experience supporting people who have psychosocial disabilities
- Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

**HOW TO APPLY**

**outlining your ongoing availability (days & shifts)**. Please include a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria 1-6. Applications will be reviewed as received.

**BENEFITS**
- ICLA offers:_
- Charity salary packaging for permanent staff to pay benefits and living expenses from pre-tax salary
- Inclusive and committed culture where everyone’s contribution is valued
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working practices
- Paid Parental Leave

**ABOUT US**

Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering mental health recovery services and personalised support to individuals with psychosocial, intellectual and other disabilities as well as those seeking support at difficult times in their life. ICLA offers a wide range of services across the greater Sydney region, from supported residential services to supported mental health services, empowering individuals with independence and inclusion in the community.

ICLA’s mission to deliver personalised support, enabling individual choice to improve people’s lives is achieved by living our values:
**_ Respect_**:

- for all; _
**_Integrity_**:

- in what we do; _
**_Accountable_**:

- for all we do; and _
**_Results_**:

- for those we serve._

Are you a passionate Support Worker looking for part time work in the Eastern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire across a 24/7 program? Join ICLA
- Build independence & capacity of people with psychosocial disability in SIL
- Flexible work with weekend & sleepover (overnight) shifts available - loading applies
- Join a growing NFP providing NDIS & mental health support services