Overview
Support Worker - Full-Time Position
We are excitedto offer a Max term full-time role for aSupport Worker, based in theNorth Ryde / Hornsby area.
Hours
You will work Monday to Friday, day shift.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Provide support to improve independence by assisting with living skills,transport, social activities, medication, and personal care.
* Keep customer records up to date using online systems.
* Develop and maintaining professional relationships with people, families,caregivers, and key stakeholders.
* Assist in the development or implementation of care plans.
To Be Successful in This Role
You are punctual, friendly, non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. Youare invested in providing the highest quality in disability services and arecompetent in working with people with a disability.
Requirements
* Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or CommunityServices/individual support or R equivalent relevant experience in the humanservices industry.
* Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with the ability to drive vehicles inlicence class, including large cars and vans.
* Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support,including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted.
* Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and other common systems.
Desirable
* Experience in disabilities, mental health conditions
* Advanced knowledge of services and programs under NDIS.
* Understanding of Person-Centered Practices.
Benefits
* New Horizons pays above the award & penaltyrates
* Salarypackaging of up to $15,900 in tax-free pay, plus an entertainment card topackage an additional $2,650.
* Monthly Rostered Days Off(RDOs): Prioritize self-care with a three-day weekend every month
* Access to flexible work arrangements and a purchased annual leave program witha bonus week of annual leave if you work 10 weekends in a calendar year.
* Reward program that recognises your achievements.
* Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services.
* Fitness Passport
* Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional developmentopportunities.
How to Apply
If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now.
Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a PoliceCheck from the last 3 months, an NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and aNDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage youto have/apply for these checks upon application as there can be some delays inobtaining them through the relevant services.
New Horizons values and celebrates diversity and encourages applications fromall people. Our vision is to see happy, inclusive communities work together incollaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality oflife. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with andsupport.
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples asthe traditional custodians of the land.
Apply now and make adifference
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