• Job no: 496601
  
• Work type: Permanent Part Time
  
• Location: North Metro - Perth

We are looking for an experienced overnight Support Workers who will embody our values Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, Dare to Try and Deliver on Promises. You will also understand that these values are Activ's point of difference to our customers and work colleagues. They are the reason we come to work and why we keep coming back. All of these combined, help each of us make a difference in the lives of those we work with.

*The Employer considers that being male is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Want to make a difference in 2022?

The North Metro Accommodation and Community Services team supports people living with disability through accommodation and community engagement. We offer individualised and person-centred supports by working alongside our customers to support them to reach their full potential and make a difference to the lives of people living with disabilities.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as an Overnight sleep Support Worker. Shifts consist of 7 shifts per fortnight, 5 weekday and 2 weekend shifts.

Rosters included: 

•  Support Worker - Overnight - Roster 1.pdf
• Support Worker - Overnight - Roster 2.pdf

Key duties include:

• Delivering a wide range of domestic supports within a customer’s residence;
• Supporting person-centred plans that identify a customer’s life goals;
• Supporting customers to engage in community-based activities;
• Ensuring positive behaviour support plans are followed; and
• Administration duties and mandatory daily reports.

What you need:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships;
• Extensive experience in supporting customers with behavioural support plans;
• Extensive experience in supporting customers with complex behaviour management and care needs;
• Previous experience with manual handling and medication administration; and
• Significant personal care and domestic duties experience;
• To be available on weekends and evenings for shifts;
• Proven administration and computer literacy skills;
• A Valid WA drivers licence and a willingness to use your private vehicle (aligned with Activ’s motor vehicle allowance rebate).

What we offer:

• Attractive Salary Packaging options
• On the job training
• An opportunity to help change the lives of others

How to apply

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview, employment reference checks, police clearance, a possible NDIS worker screening check, and Australian working rights check.

In line with the WA Government mandate, COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for people employed by the disability services sector. Activ is required to comply with this Government mandate, which means that all Activ staff, including supported employees, corporate staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and receive booster shots at the required intervals.

To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process prior to the application close date.

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