• Permanent part time role, 18 hrs/fortnight (Thurs, Tues, Wed, 9am-3pm)
• Role based across both North Geelong and Moolap
• $32.21/hour + superannuation (salary packaging available)

Seeking a passionate and energetic Support Worker to join our vibrant Social Connect team, 18 hrs/fortnight, Nth Geelong and Moolap.

The Gateways Support Services vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.

Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. At Gateways, we all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day better.

The role:

We are very excited to be recruiting a Social Connect Support Worker within our Social Connect team. The working hours for this position are Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 3pm, during school term time only, based across both North Geelong and Moolap locations.

This position provides support to individuals in a variety of settings by aiding in the development and implementation of specific programs to empower them to reach their full potential and live their lives as independently as possible.

What you will need:

• A passion for supporting people to live their best lives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to individual needs and promptly follow through on enquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Employee Working with Children Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Or willing to obtain one)
• NDIS Workers Orientation module (Certificate of completion)
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate (Or willing to obtain one)
• A current Victorian Driver's License
• Certificate IV in Disability or Community Services (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Attractive remuneration with salary packaging available
• Free onsite car parking
• Work with a supportive, caring passionate team and manager
• Make a difference by supporting and empowering people with a disability
• On the job training provided
• Onsite wellbeing activities

For a position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker - Social Connect - North Geelong / Moolap enquiry via EthicalJobs.

When applying, please provide a resume and cover letter, so that we can consider your application for this role.

We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.

Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.