Position
Aged Care Support Worker – Permanent Part‐Time (6 × 48 hours per fortnight)
Location: Ballina, New South Wales.
About the Role
This position supports people living with disability to live and recover within the community in the way that they want to, by working across our Supported Independent Living Programs. The role includes assisting clients with daily living activities, promoting independence, and building relationships with clients, families, and community stakeholders. Candidates who have lived experience of disability or who have cared for a person with disability are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with customers to develop individualised person‐centered support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs, strengths, and goals.
* Provide support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with skill development, transport, social activities, supporting with finances, attending appointments, cooking, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required.
* Support and encourage customers to participate in activities of their choice, such as social, leisure, sporting, educational, and employment activities.
* Keep customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems and electronic databases.
* Develop and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders.
* Support customers to navigate the sector to access any additional service they may require.
* Seek innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey and overall customer experience with New Horizons.
Qualifications
* Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Mental Health, Peer Work, Individual Support or equivalent.
* Valid NSW driver's licence (Class C) with ability to drive large cars and/or vans.
* Australian Police Check, NSW WWCC and NDISWC or willingness to obtain before commencing the role.
* A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating organisational values of Passion, Integrity and Respect.
* Great computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.
Benefits & Perks
* Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Innovative culture oriented to creativity and innovation.
* Flexible work arrangements for work‐life balance.
* Community engagement opportunities.
* Diverse and inclusive workplace.
* Above‐award pay, penalty rates and great benefits.
* Not‐for‐profit salary packaging.
* Fitness passport.
* Clinical supervision & peer support.
* Development opportunities through internal and external training.
Equal Opportunity Statement
New Horizons is an equal‐opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. Due to the specific support needs of the customer base and the inherent program requirements, there is a genuine occupational requirement for females, under the NSW Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977 – Section 31.
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