NDIS - Community Support Worker - Alstonville (Northern NSW)
Location: Northern NSW | Employment type: Casual
About Allambi Care: Allambi Care is a multi-disciplinary, recognised leader in the human services field, working across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, Central Coast, Northern Rivers regions in NSW, as well as in Victoria. With over 40 years of experience, we support our community's most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. Our approach is the "never give up" ethos, placing the needs of the people we care for first.
About the Role
The Support Worker plays a vital role in fostering a safe, friendly, and supportive environment for individuals living with disabilities, children, and young people in the care of Allambi Care. Through tailored person-centred active support, this role empowers participants and young people, including those with complex needs, to develop daily living skills, engage in community activities, and build their capacity for greater independence and inclusivity, ultimately helping them achieve their goals.
Your Daily Tasks
* Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
* Providing care to participants, following a routine developed in consultation with the participants and their needs, including personal, medication, and domestic care.
* Transporting the people in our care to and from school, grocery shopping and appointments.
* Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client.
* Report writing.
For further information on the role, please download the Position Description attached to this ad.
Your Rewards
We offer professional benefits to ensure you are well-prepared and able to deliver best-practice care for our clients.
* Start with completing a paid Induction program.
* Ongoing support
* Receive all-day, all-hour on-call support
* Rates for this role commence at SCHADS Level 2 Paypoint 1.
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About You
To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following Essential Criteria:
* Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment)
* Current NDIS Worker Check
* Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011)
* National Police Check
* A current driver's licence (minimum of a P2)
* A vehicle that can transport upwards of 4 people
* Comprehensive Car Insurance
* Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module
* Ability to work a 7-day shift roster
* Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
* Two professional references
Please note that all prospective staff will need to consent to their details being entered on to the Residential Care Worker Register before an offer of employment is made. For more information see: NSW Office of the Chief Governor page for Residential Care Worker Register.
Desirable Qualifications (not required)
* Certificate 4 Disability, or Disability Support or equivalent
* Certificate 3 Individual Support
* Certificate 3 Aged Care
Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us? Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.
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Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD backgrounds, and People With a Disability.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Casual
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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