Welcome to Creating Links careers portal, We look forward to receiving your application.
Our Story:Creating Links is a leading not-for-profit multicultural community service provider, that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of standards and service across South-West Sydney and the Greater Sydney region. Garnering a deep and rich history of more than 50 years, we understand the importance of culture and community. Today, we have grown to provide Disability services, Foster Care, Child & Family services, and Financial Wellbeing. We are committed to delivering a holistic person-centered approach combined with a strong passion and focus on providing quality support and service excellence.
You'll be proud of:
* Working for an organisation that helps build stronger communities.
* A diverse and inclusive culture.
* Salary Packaging Benefits – Package up to $15,900pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card before income tax is calculated, increasing your take home pay.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Professional Development – internal and external training and development opportunities
Job Description
We are currently seeking NDIS Support Workers in Penrith, as we support five clients in this area. Two of these clients are Deaf, so applicants with basic Auslan sign language skillsare highly desirable.
We are also seeking a Support Worker in Bankstown with art and craft skills to support an adult group program.
The NDIS Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality person-centered support to participants on the NDIS Scheme including social, community & recreational participation, in-home support & daily living activities.
In this role you will:
* Provide a standard of care that ensures the highest level of dignity, privacy, and respect for the individual always, adhering to principles and standards of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
* Undertake personal care tasks, such as dressing, toileting and feeding; light housework duties; social support and community access, other services as required by the care plan.
* To support the individual to achieve optimal independence, control, and participation within their service provision
* Provide appropriate support and care as identified by the individual, family, and the program coordinator within the client service plan.
* Support the individual to actively participate in desired community activities.
* To support the client to maintain optimal health and well-being via the performance of identified tasks.
* To maintain time sheets, session records and other records as requested
* Submit all records at the designated times.
* Ensure all documentation is undertaken and maintained in conjunction with Creating Links policies and procedures
* Ensure that the human rights of clients are observed and always upheld
* Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse in line with relevant legislation
* Implementation of Child protection policy and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and reporting guidelines
Desired Skills and Experience
We are interested in people who have:
* Minimum Certificate III in Disability, Community Services Studies, or related fields
* Experience in direct service provision for either individual with disabilities and their families
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* A commitment to the rights of individuals with disabilities and people over 65.
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles of person-centred care and enablement
* Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one within three months of commencing employment.
* A knowledge and commitment to the principles of normalisation, and to the National Disability Services Standards, Disability Inclusion Act 2014, and Home Care Standards
* Understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting legislation and guidelines.
* Class C Driver's Licence, ability to drive company vehicles including 12-seater van.
* Own car with comprehensive car insurance.
* Valid Working with Children Check Clearance
* National criminal Records History Check.
* Knowledge of current Work Health and Safety Legislation.
* Covid-19 Vaccinations
* An understanding and appreciation of the issues affecting people with a disability, the ageing population, and their families.
* Computer Literacy
* Fluency in a second relevant community language as well as English.
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