Katoomba, Blue Mountains
* Looking for a more rewarding role?
* Have great availability and flexibility across a 24/7 roster?
* Seeking a good hourly rate with shift penalties and not-for-profit salary packaging options?
Our Support Workers in the Blue Mountains spend each day helping people with a disability achieve meaningful goals. We offer extensive training to support and make you feel confident in your role.
This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your experience in specialized care for clients with complex behavioural and medical needs, contributing to a dynamic and rewarding environment where compassion and professionalism are valued.
Benefits of working with us
* 17.5% annual leave loading for permanent employees.
* $15 900 of your annual salary tax free through generous not for profit salary packaging.
* Access to package up to $2,750 for meal and entertainment expenses each FBT year.
* Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
* Leave work each day, knowing you have supported people with disability to live their best lives.
About us
Sylvanvale Limited is an award winning, not-for-profit services provider, supporting over 750 children and adults with a disability. We pride ourselves on assisting individuals, from a range of diverse cultural backgrounds, to live and participate in their community as they choose.
About The Role
Sylvanvale provides services 7 days per week which include morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts.
This role would suit someone who has the tenacity and confidence in supporting people with complex needs and, at times, behaviours of concern. You will be required to appropriately support clients with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in their home and in the community.
Your role will include:
* Reading and understanding behaviour support plans
* Implementing and recording restrictive practices
* Supporting customers with personal care, health issues and hygiene
* Performing household tasks including menu planning, cooking, and cleaning
* Supporting customers to access and be a part of their local community
About you
* Ability to work as part of a team and well as individually.
* Willingness to work active nights when required.
* Understanding of Behaviour Support Plans and restrictive practices or willingness to learn.
* Relevant qualifications in Disability Support, not essential but highly advantageous.
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
* Full, unrestricted Australian work rights.
Successful applicants will require a current NSW Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate. The offer will be subject to a police clearance, a pre-employment medical, proof of work rights and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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If making a positive difference in someone's day-to-day life inspires you, we encourage you to proceed with our application process and attach an updated resume and cover letter
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