We are looking for values-driven, compassionate, and empathetic Support Workers to join our unbeatable team at Rose Villa Supported Accommodation at Roseville

ABOUT THE ROLE:

“We are three young women who love music, fashion, nail polish, bush walks, cafes, sport and visiting our families. Our home is filled with warmth and love and has been set up especially for us and our needs. We need some more wonderful people to join our circle of support. If you have experience in caring, an energetic and uplifting personality, and would like to do some meaningful work, please read on to learn more.”

You will be providing support for three young women within their home and out in the community. Home and community-based activities are centred on their needs and interests, such as going shopping, to the cafés, or supporting them if they need to be driven to various appointments or to visit their families.

We are looking for reliable, committed, and empathetic individuals to provide quality care as a Support Workers.

THE ROLE INCLUDES:

• Delivering personalised support
• Providing in home support by assisting housemates at mealtimes, with personal care and administering medication
• Supporting housemates to engage and participate in their community
• Complete and enter any case notes for housemates you have directly supported into the Client Management System

Are you looking for a job which provides flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of three young women with some special needs?

YOUR SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• No experience required, we will train you along the way
• A passion for moving the dial for individuals with disability
• A commitment to providing responsive, person-centred, and considerate care
• A positive and energetic personality
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptive communication skills, with a willingness to learn.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work weekday mornings
• Possess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID003) Certificate
• Fully Covid Vaccination including Booster
• Full Driver's Licence, or P2
• Rights to work in Australia

BENEFITS:

We think we have an unbeatable workforce, and so we want to recognise and support our staff. A role with us 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!
• A dedicated house manager, who is a central point of contact and coordination
• Accredited NDIS training, as well as specialised training for the housemates
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, helping to build a fantastic workplace culture

ABOUT FIGHTING CHANCE:

At Fighting Chance, we believe everyone should have unrestricted access to homes, not just houses. Our housemates and families choose who supports them, how they are supported and when. Our homes are welcoming and don’t feel like workplaces or institutions.

Our residents live full and enriching lives on their own terms.

BASE our new accommodation enterprise puts people with disabilities and their families at the forefront of choice about how accommodation services are delivered. Set to expand rapidly over the next few years, our innovative model of supported independent living focuses on a person-centred, family governance model. At the core of this is the Family Governance Committee who collaborate with their team to ensure that true choice and control are prioritised for all housemates.

This is your opportunity to join our team and make an extraordinary contribution to the lives of three young women with special needs!

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