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Support Workers - Sydney / Melbourne

Horizons PWC
  • Casual basis
  • Flexible Location
  • Salary: $27 plus (according to skills and qualifications+ Sat, Sun and PH penalties)

At Horizons PWC we support the generation of trust in clients and caregivers so that the process of integration into the community is efficient in the short and effective in the medium and long term , generating independence and own skills.

Horizons is currently looking for some "superstars" who share the same values and enthusiasm as our company in providing exceptional support services to our NDIS Participants.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SUPPORT WORKERS?

The definition of a Support Worker is one that looks after vulnerable individuals. Assists Participants to live content and Independent lives. The day to day role varies, depending on the participants' disability and needs.

Not all participants will require the same support. Overall Support Workers provide assistance in the day to day life of the Participant.

Examples of duties Support Workers might do during a shift (included but not limited to):

  • Take Participants to medical appointments
  • Help Participants to write an application or email
  • Help them to use public transports independently
  • Join a group (yoga, Zumba, aqua gym, local church etc.)
  • Accompany to classes, sports, coaching and similar activities that build independence
  • Go out for a walk
  • Support Participant to find strategies to deal with stress
  • Help Participants studying
  • Help Participants to learn about budgeting
  • Self-care (helping them to take a shower)
  • Cleaning or tidying up Participant’s place
  • Assistance in preparing meals
  • Support to participate in their workplace
  • Drive from one participant to another. Workers will get paid when transporting participants, but not to travel from one participant to another.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Professional or personal experience supporting and/or caring for a person with a disability
  • Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Complex Behaviours
  • Experience with and willingness to providing personal care support
  • Flexible availability & a long-term commitment
  • Spanish speaker (desirable but not essential)

WHICH QUALITIES SHOULD A SUPPORT WORKER HAVE?

  • Friendly and easy-going
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Discreet around visitors and others
  • Sensitive to what is happening in the Participants’ home
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Suitable for accompanying Participants to appointments/activities
  • Patient and understanding
  • Willing to learn new skills
  • Being able to communicate easily with Participants
  • Feeling comfortable about being with Participants
  • Proactivity
  • Being calm in an emergency
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong administration skills
  • Commitment to working within the legislative framework and the organisations policies and procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

To be considered, you MUST have:

  • An understanding of disability and community services sector
  • Relevant qualifications and/or knowledge and experience
  • Minimum 1 year industry experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of NDIS
  • Valid Victorian Driver License
  • Current First Aid (Valid for three years)
  • Current CPR
  • Current National Police Check (Valid for one year)
  • International Police Check (if you have lived overseas in the last 10 years in any one country for longer than 12 months)
  • Identification check
  • Current Working with Children's Check
  • Disability Worker Exclusion List Clearance
  • Minimum two referee check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check593

Most importantly, a successful candidate needs to be passionate about helping others maintain their quality of life and enthusiastic about helping participants achieve their personal goals and aspirations both at home and within their local community.

If you would like to seek further information or need assistance applying please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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