Community Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Ashfield, Australia New Horizons Full time

Community Support Worker - Ashfield

Requestion ID: req7795
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

We have an exciting permanent Full-time Community Support Worker opportunity available in our Inclusion Services based in Ashfield & the surrounding area.

Working days – Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster. 

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide exceptional person centred support to our customers and enable them to achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.

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.

The position involves shift work, and you will need to be available to work flexible shifts that may include a combination of mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborating with customers to develop individualised support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and goals
  • Providing support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required
  • Supporting customers to explore their practical and complex needs
  • Keeping customer records up to date on a daily basis using on line systems
  • Developing and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders
  • Seek out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey

Skill and Experience

We also took the time to ask our customers what they think makes a great Support Worker. How do you compare to their ultimate wish list?

  • Punctual, Friendly, Outgoing, Non-judgmental, Flexible, Lived Experience, Persistent, Balanced - knows when to motivate, challenge and when to stop, Empathetic and Practical

 You'll also need

  • Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting
  • Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience
  • Availability to work across a rotating roster
  • Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.
  • Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC and NDIS WC to meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us 

What we’re offering

  • Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week (for permanent and max term positions)
  • Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
  • Access to flexible work arrangements
  • A supportive culture and working environment

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 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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