ABOUT THE ROLE

Make a difference in this fulfilling Support Worker role by enabling the people we support to develop voice, choice, control & independence. Actively engage the people we support in their daily living, building their capacity & independence, and supporting them with their recovery journey.

Our current Casual and Part Time opportunities include day, overnight & weekend shifts across the Inner West &/or St George in our 24/7 Supported Independent Living residential program.

Female applicants only (requested by Participant) - immediate start.

Responsibilities:

• Building the capacity, routine, social skills & independent living skills of the people we support by assisting them with daily activities (e.g. domestic, health, social, community access)
• Building rapport and managing challenging behaviours by following established plans
• Providing support to attend regular meetings with case managers and health professionals
• Writing accurate case notes and recording them using the online Bare Care's client management system
• Enabling the social inclusion of Bare Care clients in the community
• Maintaining infection control measures and adapting to evolving Covid-19 requirements.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Criteria

• Enthusiastic about supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disability and/or mental health needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A 'can do' attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to follow a plan and creative thinking
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Right to work in Australia
• A current driver's license and confidence driving in Sydney
• Valid NDIS Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Your own smartphone/device to access our apps for managing work information (training will be provided)
• Availability for different shifts across our 24/7 operating hours (e.g. nights, weekends, etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience working in a residential care environment
• Experience supporting people who have psychosocial disabilities
• Relevant qualification or work experience in mental health or disability support

BENEFITS

Bare Care offers:

• Inclusive and committed culture where everyone’s contribution is valued
• Complimentary Online NGO learning and development opportunities
• Leadership Pathways Training Courses
• Flexible working practices
• Access to hundreds of sourced specials and discounts only to BareCare staff through our Integrated staff platform

At Bare Care we believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help us build stronger teams and an engaging culture. We welcome applications and expressions of interest from candidates who can help us to achieve this goal.