Community Access Support Worker

6 days ago

Coogee, Australia Pursue Ability Full time

Enjoy highly flexible & deeply enriching work with an innovative support provider
- Earn a competitive award rate + flourish in a culture of rewards and recognition
- Make this role your own & thrive with our development opportunities

Provide holistic & personalised support in a safe and secure environment to empower the participants to pursue their dream life.

Who are we?

Pursue Ability is an NDIS registered complex mental health service provider of Supported Independent Living (SIL) lifestyle solutions, and Community Access supports across NSW. We provide advocacy and support to participants who have been let down by other services. Our mission is to enhance the lives of our participants living with uncertainty by creating opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging and independence. We strive to empower our clients to make fulfilling decisions through our delivery of compassionate specialist services.

We are seeking Community Access Support Worker across Sydney area.

These are casual roles, however, we are growing exponentially and there may be provisions for full time work down the track.

Role Description
- The core purpose of this role is to support participants who have a diagnosed psychosocial disability with a complex trauma history.
- The role provides on-the-ground in-home supports and community access, including but not limited to:

- Appropriate intervention strategies implementation as well as psychosocial supports outlined within their Behaviour Support Plan.
- Direct intervention and support to participants including preparation of meals, some self-care, individual choices, and dignity of risk.
- Flexible supports that are tailored to the individual needs - this may include community access and transport requirements.
- Mandatory data input, on internal systems, for day-to-day barriers of meeting their individual goals
- Supports around practical assistance and mentorship to teach responsible day to day social interactions
- Professional communication with key stakeholders including government officials, NSW Police and Ambulance and family members

Role Requirements:

- Availability to work different shifts, short shifts or split shifts.
- You must have experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
- You must be physically and psychologically fit to undertake this work.
- You must have a WWCC, Police Check, First Aid Certificate, NDIS Worker Check, NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
- Excellent working knowledge in Mental Health services.
- Minimum of a Certificate IV in Community Services / Mental Health is essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
- Current drivers licence and own transport with a willingness to use your own vehicle if required.

Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated experience in Mental Health supports.
- Demonstrated experience in a SIL residential setting.
- Demonstrated experience working with AOD participants, particularly with challenging behaviours.
- An understanding of the NDIS as it pertains to the role of the Disability Support Worker
- Specifics in availability is essential

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $28.22 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

**Experience**:

- disability: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

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