Support Worker

Support Worker - ADE

Purpose of the role

This role will be located at North Ryde- Packable, and you will participate in in the day-to-day support and training of our Crew Members.

Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE)exists to support people living with a disability to lead fulfilling, productive and independent lives by providing meaningful job opportunities, training and person-centred support.

The Support Worker role involves assisting our Crew Members to actively participate in work, upskill and fulfill our commercial partner requirements by supporting the day-to-day operations of the factory floor.

Why join the team?

For many of our staff making a real difference to the lives of people with disability and working with great, supportive teams is its own reward.

As a New Horizons employee you will work in a friendly supported environment, gain experience, access training, learn new skills and make friends.

At New Horizons it's more than just a job.

You have the chance to change lives and bring inclusion to life every day.

Our focus is our people; the people we support, and the team we employ, which we value most. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our workforce and appreciate the rich diversity they represent in life experience, languages and culture.

We are a registered NDIS provider offering integrated clinical, health, social and disability services in accommodation, community participation, supported employment and support coordination services in the Sydney, Central West, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and Far North Coast regions in NSW.

About the role

Supporting Crew Members in the day-to-day operation of our packaging facility

Supporting our Crew Members working on production lines and assembling various goods

Upskilling and Training our Crew Members to achieve positive employment outcomes.

Assist with meeting commercial partner requirements

Hours: You will work Monday to Friday, day shift.

About you

The suitable applicant will have:

Knowledge and understanding of people who have a disability and/or barrier to employment.

High level of attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of employees.

Demonstrated knowledge of WHS practices.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.

Willingness to take part in training.

Willingness to participate and work in a workplace under supervision.

Benefits:

New Horizons pays above the award & penalty rates

Salary packaging of up to $15,900 in tax-free pay, plus an entertainment card to package an additional $2,650.

Monthly Rostered Days Off (RDOs): Prioritize self-care with a three-day weekend every month

Access to flexible work arrangements and a purchased annual leave program with a bonus week of annual leave if you work 10 weekends in a calendar year.

Reward program that recognises your achievements.

Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services.

Fitness Passport

Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Pre-employment checks:

New Horizons is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment.

We will request a Police Check from the last 3 months, an NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage you to have/apply for these checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining them through the relevant services.

New Horizons values and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy, inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.

New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.