Location: Ballina
Immediate Opportunities Highly Desirable Nursing Skills | Competitive Rates | Flexible Shifts
Multiple Permanent Part‐Time Positions Available (4 x 64 hours per fortnight)
About Us
At New Horizons, we are passionate about creating a unified organisation where our teams work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional outcomes. With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of Disability, Aged Care, and Community Support Services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives! We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in Aged Care and Disability Support, and a rewards and recognition programme that celebrates your wins.
About The Role
This is a Permanent Part‐Time Position for Nurses working as Support Workers based in Ballina. We are recruiting across our local Supported Independent Living Programs. The role involves supporting people living with disability to live and recover within the community the way they want to. We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience of disability, or caring for people with a disability to apply. You will aid patients to build independence, identify and achieve goals, engage in activities of daily life and encourage genuine connections within the community, with a focus on wellness and re‐ablement.
About You
* Minimum Cert III in Disability, Mental Health, Peer Work, Individual Support or equivalent.
* Valid NSW Driver's Licence (Class C), with ability to drive large cars and/or vans.
* Australian Police Check, NSW WWCC and NDISWC or willingness to obtain before commencing the role.
* A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating our organisational values of Passion, Integrity and Respect.
* Excellent computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationship management systems.
Your Responsibilities
* Collaborate with customers to develop individualized person‐centred support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs, strengths and goals.
* Provide support to customers to improve independence by assisting with skill development, transport, social activities, finances, appointments, cooking, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required.
* Support and encourage customers to participate in activities of their choice, such as social, leisure, sporting, educational and employment activities.
* Keep customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems and electronic databases.
* Develop and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders.
* Assist customers in navigating the sector to access any additional services they may require.
* Seek innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey and overall customer experience with New Horizons.
What's in It for You?
* Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
* Supportive Team Environment: Work with a collaborative and motivated team.
* Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward‐thinking organisation that values creativity and innovation.
* Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a balance between work and personal life.
* Community Engagement: Make a positive impact in the local community.
* Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Work in an environment that values diversity and inclusion.
* Above the award pay, penalty rates and great benefits.
* Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Pay less tax and maximise your take‐home pay.
* Fitness Passport.
* Clinical Supervision & Peer Support: A collaborative environment to thrive professionally.
* Development Opportunities: Build your skills through internal and external training.
How To Apply
To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For questions about this role or to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or an alternate method of submitting your application, please email recruit@newhorizons.net.au.
New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we support. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Horizons is an equal opportunity employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all applicants to apply, including First Nations People and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds. Due to the specific support needs of the customer base and the inherent program requirements, there is a genuine occupational requirement for female applicants to apply, under the exception clause of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – Section 31.
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