Aboriginal Youth & Disability Support Worker
5 days ago.
Be among the first 25 applicants.
Allambi Care is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support workers who have an invested interest in the welfare and support of young people.
These workers identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong
Earn your qualifications whilst being paid
Play a critical role in changing a young person's life
Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us
Join an organisation that truly values its employees
Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, and Central Coast regions in NSW, as well as Victoria.
We are committed to supporting our community's most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs.
With over 40 years' experience, our 'never give up' approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.
About The Role
As a Support Worker, you will be one of the most influential people in your clients' life.
Your role will be diverse and challenging and will involve direct care for clients in settings such as houses, schools, hospitals, community centres and emergency accommodation.
Your Daily Tasks
Build a relationship with the people you are caring for.
Provide around the clock care to participants, following a structured routine developed specifically for their needs.
Administer medication.
Transport the people in our care to and from school, day programs and appointments.
Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client.
Report writing.
Qualifications and Rewards
We offer some serious professional benefits, ensuring you are well-trained and conducting your role at the best practice level our clients deserve.
Our dedicated educational and development pathway leads you towards relevant industry qualifications:
Start with completing a paid 5-day Induction programme including the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course delivered by the nationally accredited provider.
Continue your journey with a paid 6-month probationary training programme to help you develop your skills while you work.
During your probation training, you will benefit from:
Mentor support
Receive all day, all hour on-call support
Following the successful completion of the probationary period, you can enrol in a CHC***** Diploma of Community Services with our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no *****).
Once enrolled you may receive up to 8 units of credit based on the satisfactorily completion of the induction requirements and your performance during probation.
Rates for this role commence at SCHADS Level-2 Paypoint-1.
Qualifications and experience progress paypoints.
About You
Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment – can be obtained via transaction/apply-working-children-check)
Current NDIS Worker Check (can be obtained via transaction/ndiswc-apply)
Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011)
National Police Check (this must be obtained via au/allambi/)
A current driver's licence.
A vehicle that can transport upwards of 4 people.
Comprehensive car insurance.
Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via )
Ability to work a 7-day shift work roster.
Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks.
Two professional references.
Please note that all prospective staff will need to be willing 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: organisations/statutory-out-home-care-and-adoption/residential-care-worker-register
Desirable Qualifications
Diploma of Community Services
Bachelor of Human Services
Diploma level (or higher) qualification in a relevant field of study.
Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?
Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.
No recruitment agencies please.
Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.
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