Interact Australiawork to promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing by empowering people to achieve their full potential. As a values based not-for-profit organisation, we champion and support people with a disability in their choices, offering a range of person-centred supports, matched to meet unique circumstances and individual needs. Offering support services in NDIS and Disability Employment throughout QLD, NSW, NT, VIC, SA and TAS.We are looking for keen community service professionals to join our growing team.
Interact is proudly part of IntoWork a national group of businesses, opening doors to apprenticeships, training, employment and support.
Working with Interact
At Interact we value every employee by acknowledging and respecting their individuality, by inspiring action & change, and by creating connections to achieve social inclusion and equality. Benefits of working with us include:
Competitive remuneration and conditions, including penalty rates, kilometers reimbursement while on shift and a broken shift allowance
Not-for-profit salary packaging for $15,800 per year for general bills and expenses, plus an additional $2,500 for meals and entertainment
Learning and Development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Career progression within the IntoWork group
About the Role
This role of the support worker is to provide exceptional service whilst supporting Interact Australia's clients to meet their goals as set out in their NDIS plan. This includes;
Working autonomously to provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the client's level of independence. This may include community participation, skill building, vocational preparation, relationship building, and various other needs.
Respond to the client's needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives.
Keep accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes
Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
Provide Community access and Domestic support
Located in Mill Park
Current availability for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am to 11:30am each day.
Who you are
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who has the following attributes;
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening
Experience with Hoisting using bed hoist (required)
Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
An understanding of NDIS and a commitment to its principles
Ability to work in partnership with NDIS participants to achieve their goals
A passion for assisting individuals with a disability to improve their quality of life and to reach their potential
Driver's Licence and own car, and a willingness to use for transporting clients (where required)
Please note:The successful candidate will be required to participate in an Australian Federal Police check, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Screening and a Working with Children Check, prior to confirmation of appointment to the position.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
Interact Australia embraces and celebrates the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and community for our clients, participants, and employees.
Interact Australia are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who represent the rich diversity of our society, particularly those who may be marginalised, or experience barriers to employment and employment inequity. This may include people who are First Nations, are culturally and racially diverse (CARM), living with disability and neurodiversity, and or have family and caring responsibilities. Likewise we welcome applications from people of varied sex, religion, gender identity, age and sexuality.
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Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a support worker? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Interact Australia, established in 1991, is a successful and innovative not-for-profit organisation.
With interests in Personalized Support, Employment & Training, Community Hubs, Recreational Programs, Interact Arts, Respite programs, and more Interact Australia employs more than 200 staff at our offices and facilities throughout Victoria and Queensland.
Interact Australia is committed to being a place for exciting ideas and inspiring experiences. The main focus of our work is in making a positive difference to the everyday lives of individuals in the community.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Interact Australia, established in 1991, is a successful and innovative not-for-profit organisation.
With interests in Personalized Support, Employment & Training, Community Hubs, Recreational Programs, Interact Arts, Respite programs, and more Interact Australia employs more than 200 staff at our offices and facilities throughout Victoria and Queensland.
Interact Australia is committed to being a place for exciting ideas and inspiring experiences. The main focus of our work is in making a positive difference to the everyday lives of individuals in the community.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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