Support Worker

1 day ago

Port Macquarie, Australia New Horizons Full time

We are excited to offer multiple positions for both permanent and casual positions for a Support Worker throughout our supported independent living and inclusion services.

New Horizons is a great place to work and grow. Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day.
These roles will sit across a number of different programs – SIL, icare, CHSP, HCP, CLS, HASI and with our Aged Care with rotating shifts. The hours of work vary from Monday to Sunday on rotating rosters. 

These positions offer rotating roster options, allowing for a flexible work schedule that can accommodate various personal commitments and lifestyles. Working days – Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster.
These positions support the delivery of community-based support that is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme. 
The Day to Day
Providing support to people to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required.
Keeping customer records up to date using online systems
Developing and maintain professional relationships with people, families, caregivers and key stakeholders
Complete risk assessments, support plans and other required documents in a timely manner.
You are
Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-Judgmental, Flexible, Persistent, Empathetic, Practical, Balanced, Compassionate, warm.
Invested in provided the highest quality in disability services to the community.
Competent in working with people with a disability.

What you need to have
Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans
Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, other common systems
Passion, Respect & Integrity

Ideally you will also have

Experience in disabilities, mental illness and community services would all be highly regarded
Advanced solid knowledge of services and programs under NDIS Understanding of Person-Centered Practices.

Some of the benefits may include
Salary packaging of up to $15,900+ in tax free pay, plus entertainment card to package an additional $2,650
Access to flexible work arrangements and purchased annual leave program with a bonus week of annual leave if worked 10 weekends in a calendar year.
Reward program that recognises your achievements
Utilise our Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities
How to Apply
If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile friendly. 
Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a police check from the last 24 months, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
To help make the process speedy we encourage you to have/apply for the checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining these checks 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.

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