• Senior role within a Disability Services industry
• 5 weeks annual leave + Salary Packaging benefits
• Permanent Full Time in Hornsby - Centre Based Programs

This is a Senior Support Worker position, based in Hornsby. The role aims to support the Coordinator with the day-to-day operation of Work and Study, Life Skills and Skills for Life. You will be required to work autonomously, driving the growth of this program, as well as playing an important role within the team. 

Key components of the role include but are not limited to:

• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Defines extent of problem areas and develops solutions.
• Communication - Listens effectively, conveys and receives ideas, information and direction.
• Ethical Behaviour - Ensures their dealings with all others are non-discriminatory, respectful, consistent, timely and equitable.
• Safety - Has a strong understanding of WHS principles and applies these in the workplace.

What we are looking for from you:

• Demonstrated experience working with people with disability, assisting them to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to establish effective and professional working relationships with customers and their families/carers/support network.
• Experience in using initiative, working both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Highly developed communication, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Commitment to a person-centred work ethic.
• Flexibility and presence of mind to deal with change under pressure.

Essential Criteria for the role:

• Experience working with people with disability, assisting them to achieve their goals and outcomes.
• Experience in using initiative, working both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Engaging and approachable personality.
• Current First Aid Certificate (include a copy in your application).
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (include the registration number in your application).
• Current Driver’s Licence (will be sighted at interview).
• NDIS Worker Check
• Knowledge of the NSW Disability Standards.
• Knowledge of WHS principles including safe manual handling procedures.

Culture and Benefits:

• We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
• You will have your contribution valued and have opportunities to grow your career with us.

If you are interested in career development and a chance to take on a new challenge, please don't hesitate to apply. Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter highlighting how you met the essential requirements.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their manager and should be aware that their manager may be asked to endorse them

Covid Vaccination Status

The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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