Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Gunnedah, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

 

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity  employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander  and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

 

 

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Our Disability Services - Day Programs are designed to help our clients live the life they deserve. These centers offer a welcoming space where clients can enjoy activities, engage with the community, and develop essential life skills and confidence.

 

Our day programs cater to individuals with a wide range of support needs, including those who use wheelchairs and other aids. We also offer additional support for our clients' medical and care needs.

 

Clients may attend our day programs on weekdays or join community participation activities on weekends, tailored to their individual levels of disability and goals.

 

Our support workers engage with clients to develop skills through activities such as cooking, music, crafts, leisure sports, reading, singing, and much more.

 

 

About The role:

 

The role of a Support Worker in our Day Programs is to support clients with disabilities, focusing on skill development and enriching their lives through engaging, creative activities. Additionally, this role may involve providing in-home support for clients, which could require working afternoon and night shifts.

 

 

About You:

  • Confident in engaging with clients effectively, building positive relationships, and supporting their unique needs.
  • Resilient and self-assured, able to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Skilled in prioritizing tasks and demonstrating problem-solving abilities.
  • Flexible, with availability for shift work, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
  • Holder of a valid Australian Driver's License, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Workers Screening Check.
  • Able to pass a National Criminal History Check.
  • 3 COVID Vaccination Doses: Fully vaccinated with 3 doses.
  • Experience with high-needs Disability clients 
  • Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or equivalent (desirable)
  • Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) processes (desirable)

 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

  • Schad's Award Level 2 pay rates based on qualifications and/or experience.
  • Salary Packaging Options including an Entertainment/Meal Card, allowing you to use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income per year (if eligible).
  • Flexible working hours on a fortnightly roster.
  • Negotiated extra leave, allowing you to buy EXTRA annual leave that you can take or get paid out as a saving incentive (if eligible).
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Annual Flu Vaccination.

 

 

How to apply

 

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

 

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

 

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Corenna Doolan

via email

 

Closing Date - 5th July 2024

 

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

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