Support Worker

1 day ago

Highgate, Australia Ruah Full time

Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal opportunity Act applies to this role._

Our mission is open hearts and bold strides.

We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Support Worker in Ruah’s After Hours team. As a support worker you will provide a range of support interventions within a developmental framework that enables clients to address their needs. You will assist in delivering activity based work and daily living supports such as taking clients to appointments.

The After Hours Support Service is a wrap-around support service available to people who have been housed, following sleeping rough and/or experiencing chronic homelessness to assist with the retention of housing and improvements in quality of life.

This team-managed service provides nursing and psychosocial support to people with tri-morbidities, on evenings, weekends and public holidays, to ensure that they have additional support available, when they need it.

**Who are we looking for?**

**It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following**:

- Completion of or progress towards a relevant qualification (Certificate II/III), and/or relevant work experience, and/or lived experience.
- Ability to engage with individuals within different levels of needs and build and maintain a professional relationship.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the functioning of the team.
- Ability to model positive behaviours, emotional maturity, coping skills and resilience.
- Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
- Understanding of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and client reporting system.
- Willingness and ability to work within and contribute to the vision, mission, core values and the guiding principles of the organisation.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, gender and social inclusion, particularly Aboriginal culture.

**What do we offer?**
- An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
- A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career.
- A salary of level 4 of the SCHADS award $60,382 - $65,873 pro rata per annum.
- Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, leave loading.
- Our technology is pretty awesome.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5% (for award-based staff).
- Flexible working hours and office locations (if applicable).
- An extensive learning and development program.
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more

**How to apply**
- **Wednesday, 4pm, 30**th** November **2021**

For further information about the position please contact:
Corina Dunnachie

Team Lead, South East Tenancy and After Hours Support Service

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