EqualiTEA Katherine - Disability Support Worker
Founded 41 years ago, NT Friendship & Support is a not-for-profit organisation with locations in Alice Springs, Darwin, and a head office in Katherine.
We are passionate about building an inclusive and supportive community for everybody.
We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, connection, accessibility, empowerment, and being person-centred.
We are committed to working with people, stakeholders, and other organisations to ensure the best outcomes for the people of Katherine, Darwin, Alice Springs, and their surrounding communities.
Our services assist and support individuals and families living with a disability, provide personalised employment support and deliver out-of-home care for children.
We also recruit, train, and support workers, carers, and volunteers to work in our communities.
About the Role
Working with people not for them, in this role, you will support clients of NT Friendship & Support to work towards achieving their individual goals in a strength-based, person-centred approach.
You will provide high-quality supports for clients accessing Supported Independent Living services, and you will support our clients to access and participate in the community based on their needs and goals.
Benefits
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Great team culture
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality support for clients accessing Supported Independent Living services
Providing or assisting with personal care, such as toileting, showering, feeding, and dressing when required
Supporting the development of independent living skills such as cooking, domestic and social skills
Administering medication and adhering to individual support plans
Completing clear, concise, and factual handover notes, case notes, and incident reports
Assisting clients to engage in their local community and culture through access to community participation programs and recreational activities
Transportation of clients to engage in community participation programs, appointments, and daily living tasks
Support clients to attend appointments when required
Supporting clients to exercise choice and control
Mentoring and skill development – guiding clients to explore and develop their personal interests and hobbies
Be willing to be available to work a 24/7 roster which includes mornings, nights, afternoons, evenings, awake shifts, sleepovers, and weekend shifts
Ensure services provided are in line with all NDIA Quality and Safeguards practices
Qualifications / Desired Criteria
Minimum of Certificate III in Disability Services or equivalent or relevant industry experience
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate - or willingness to obtain one
Previous experience as a support worker/carer in the community services sector
Creating a Safe Environment
NT Friendship & Support ensure a safe working environment for all staff and clients by ensuring all staff have:
Clean Current National Police Clearance
SAFE NT Working with Children Ochre Card
NDIS Worker Screening Check
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (fully vaccinated)
Clean Valid NT Driver Licence
Apply
Please forward your resume with 2 professional references
To: Human Resources
Ref: DSW22
Email: ntfriendship.org.au
The organisation reserves the right to move forward on interviews for candidates as deemed appropriate prior to closure.
This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
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