Are you passionate about making a difference? Want a rewarding career?
We are seekingMentors (also known as Support Workers), passionate about making a real difference in people's lives to join Access4u, a leading South Australian not-for-profit organisation in the disability sector.
We are seeking those interested in Casual employment (including weekday, weekend, and evening/night availability). We have a variety of casual positions available in Yorke Peninsula.
The role:
At Access4u, a Mentor is someone who works directly with people with a disability. Access4u Mentors provide physical, emotional, behavioural, social and personal support.
Mentors assist Access4u customers with a range of activities, including (but not limited to):
* day to day living tasks, including providing in-home support, assistance with shopping and helping with household tasks and personal care activities
* developing life skills, by attending classes and exploring new hobbies
* providing emotional support and friendship
* enhancing opportunities for learning, skill development and independent
mobility support
* transporting customers' to appointments, social activities, etc, as required (must have a full Australian drivers licence and reliable vehicle)
* You must have availability for weekday shifts, evening/overnight and weekend shifts.
What you will need to succeed:
* Qualifications (e.g. Cert III Disability) will be highly regarded.
* Previous experience in a disability support sector is highly regarded.
* Excellent communication skills and active listening.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work with challenging behaviours.
* Highly motivated, resilient, persistent and patient.
* A positive attitude and highly customer service focused.
* An understanding of the NDIS and disability sector.
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children's Check, Child Safe Environments Training and First Aid + CPR (or willingness to obtain)
* Demonstrated experience working with people within the disability sector will be highly regarded.
What's on offer:
* The opportunity to be part of a growing South Australian organisation that values your professional development.
* A supportive team environment.
* A great work-life balance
About our team:
Access4u is a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation providing a range of supports & agreements with aligned service providers. We provide our clients with timely & tailored access, including Community Participation, Support Coordination, Housing Supports, Respite and Psychology amongst others.
As a value driven organisation, our value of admiration for the people we work with, the people we work for and their right to choice and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
We are fully committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our organisation grows.
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If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact
You will be joining an inclusive and welcoming culture at Access4u. We strive on employing people from different cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. At Access4u we put safety at the core of all that we do, providing a safe environment for all our staff and customers, particularly vulnerable adults, children, and young people.