We are looking for values-driven, compassionate and committed CASUAL Support Workers to join our unbeatable workforce. The team at Avenue are on a mission to build a network of coworking spaces that set a new standard for the economic and social inclusion of people with disability.

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to join thriving microbusiness teams, work on their own business ideas as entrepreneurs, develop their individual skills and socialise with their teammates?

Do you want to be part of an innovative day program, where each day is different and the opportunities to develop your own skills are plentiful?

Avenue Parramatta has coworking spaces where our participants can join work teams, contribute to thriving microbusinesses and share in the profits, and exercise choice in which social events and activities they access in the community.

Currently supporting more than 420 people with disability, our Avenue hubs are empowered by Fighting Chance and inspired by the vision that people with disability have unbridled access to opportunity, dignity and prosperity as part of a truly inclusive economy.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE US:

We think we have an unbeatable workforce, and so we want to recognise and support our staff. A role with Avenue means you’ll have:

• Support, mentoring, career guidance and ongoing informal and formal professional development opportunities and a strong training and learning culture
• Salary Packaging which means more money in your pocket by paying less tax!
• Flexibility
• Employee referral bonuses
• Purpose centred work
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, helping to build a fantastic workplace culture

THE ROLE:

The Support Worker is a critical role, everything that we set out to achieve is dependent on providing superior support in the delivery of our programs and services on a day-to-day basis. We are seeking several casual candidates to join our team with shifts between 2 to 7 hours per day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing all aspects of personal care, mealtime assistance, behaviour support and assistance with daily work tasks
• Building relationships with participants
• Ensuring that the best support is provided to participants in the way they want it
• Providing feedback to families about support provided and progress towards goals
• Using your creativity to think outside of the square about how to deliver support
• Completing relevant reporting in a timely fashion

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Availability to work weekdays between 8:45am - 3:30pm
• Must have own car, full NSW drivers license and be willing to transport participants
• A professional, positive and passionate approach to providing the highest level of support
• Be energetic, ambitious and seeking to learn and grow in the role
• Possess or be willing to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check
• Possess or be willing to obtain Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
• Fully Covid Vaccination including Booster

Avenue is not ‘your average’ day program! So, if you are not ‘your average’ employee, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this position please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position, along with your current resume

Find out more here: https://avenuecoworking.org.au/2022/08/10/sonia-aya-support-worker-of-the-year/