Support Worker

Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging options
- Grow or kick start your career with us
- Opportunity to gain a nationally recognized qualification through Aruma RTO

**Support Workers**:
**Community Supports - Ballarat**:
**About Us**:
At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity.

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is **BRAVE**. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (**Bold**, **Respectful**, **Authentic**, **Value Teamwork**, **Excellent**).

**About the Role**:
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing personalised care and support tailored to their unique needs and goals. Your dedication and commitment will contribute significantly to creating a more inclusive and compassionate society.

In home and community access supports across a range of shifts - Morning, Afternoon and Night.

Must be able to do Shift work including active nights.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support customers to achieve goals and wellbeing individually or in groups, in their home, the community, an Aruma hub or an overnight respite house.
- Work in an exciting, fast paced, and flexible environment. No two days are the same
- Support customers to grow, develop new skills, access hobbies and interests, participate in the community and promote inclusion.
- Assisting clients in their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility, and skill development.
- Provide Person - centred active support to encourage independence and help customers meet their goals and choices.
- Encouraging independence and empowering customers to achieve their personal goals.
- Advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Ensure a safe environment for customers, colleagues, and yourself.

**Benefits of working with Aruma**:

- ** Salary Packaging**: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
- ** Fitness Passport**: Access to subsidised Gym membership
- ** Employee Assistance Program**: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
- ** Training**: Opportunity for accredited training through our RTO
- ** Discounted Health Insurance**:Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
- ** Recognition & Rewards**: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
- ** Job Satisfaction**: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

**About You**:

- Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a keen understanding of diverse experiences.
- Excellent communication skills to be the voice that resonates with others and more importantly, the ability to listen to understand customer needs.
- Enthusiastic team player, eager to collaborate and inspire and embed good practice.
- Hold current or willingness to obtain relevant regulatory requirements (as per role and/or State).