Disability Support Workers required to join the Somerville team in Alice Springs.

About Somerville Community Services

Somerville is a non-government, not for profit, youth, family and community welfare organisation based in the Northern Territory. Our mission is to impact positively on the dignity and quality of life of people who are affected by social and economic disadvantage. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join our family friendly, vibrant and dynamic team.

About the role

We’re always looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team to provide innovative, flexible, person centred support to people living with a disability.

This is a hands on role, suitable for active individuals who can perform manual handling duties.

As a Support Worker you will need to be available to work across a number of sites (as well as in the community) and shift types, including early morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, sleepovers, active nights and short shifts.

We're looking for people with:

• A genuine desire to provide the best quality care for people with disabilities;
• Understanding, ability and willingness to implement Person-Centred Practice
• The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to assist those disadvantaged in and damaged by our society through appropriate service delivery models
• Sound communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to cross cultural awareness
• High level of professionalism including the confidential management of all organisational, service user and employee information

Highly desirable:

• Relevant experience working in Disability, Human and/or Community Service
• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or another relevant field (or willingness to obtain them within an agreed timeframe)

Culture and Benefits

Somerville offers:

• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular supervision opportunities.
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support

MANdatory documents

Before starting the application process please ensure you have the following documentation ready. These documents are a mandatory requirement to progress to interview and need to be VALID.

• Cover Letter
• Resume - outlining previous relevant experience
• Australian Driver Licence & Northern Territory
• NT Ochre Card - Working With Children Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance - Apply here
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• COVID 19 with Booster
• Influenza Immunisation
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• A valid working visa or right to work in Australia

Next steps:

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

Somerville is an equal opportunity employer providing a smoke free environment and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

No recruitment agencies please.