Support Worker

1 week ago

Newcastle, Australia Youth Connections Full time

Are you a dedicated **Support Worker**?
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people living with mental health and intellectual disabilities?

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 looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our growing team on a casual basis and assist with providing support for our clients across our Supported Independent Living properties.  You will be responsible for providing quality services and safeguards to promote opportunities for meaningful participation and active inclusion in society.  

**How You Will Make a Difference**
- Assist clients in meeting their independent living skills and enabling them to undertake all aspects of daily living.
- Supporting clients with developing their communication and social skills.
- 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.
- Understanding trauma informed practices and implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
- Actively participate in staff meetings and training.

**Selection Criteria**
- Experience working with clients with intellectual or mental health disabilities.
- Experience working with challenging behaviours.
- 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.
- Current Driver’s license, own vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Valid Working with Children Check (Paid for employment)
- NDIS Workers Clearance (Paid for Employment)
- Current First Aid certificate with current CPR
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- National Police Check
- Certificate III in Disability and related training and/or qualifications will be highly regarded.

**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

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.95 - $68.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

COVID-19 considerations:
All support workers are required to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.
Appropriate measures are in place to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in all services.

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Shift availability:

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

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