Allambi Care is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support workers who have an invested interest in the welfare and support of young people and 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 of 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 Can Include
* Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
* Providing around the clock care to participants, following a structured routine developed specifically for their needs.
* Administering medication.
* Transporting the people in our care to and from school, day programs and appointments.
* Assisting in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client.
* Report writing.
Qualifications & Rewards
We offer a comprehensive professional development pathway to ensure you are well‐trained and able to conduct your role at the best practice level our clients deserve.
* Start with completing a paid 5-day Induction program including the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) course delivered by the nationally accredited provider.
* Continue your journey with a paid 6-month probationary training program to help you develop your skills while you work.
* During your probation training, you will benefit from:
o Mentor support
o Receive all day, all hour on‐call support
* Following the successful completion of the probationary period, you can enrol in a CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services with our partnered RTO BIAE (RTO no 45241). Once enrolled you may receive up to 8 units of credit based on the satisfactory completion of the induction requirements and your performance during probation.
* Rates for this role commence at SCHADS Level2 Paypoint1. Qualifications and experience progress paypoints.
About You: Essential Criteria
* Current Working with Children Check.
* Current NDIS Worker Check.
* Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011).
* National Police Check.
* A current driver's licence.
* 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 work roster.
* Willingness to participate in pre‐employment medical checks.
* Two professional references.
The Following Qualifications Are Desirable For This Role
* Diploma of Community Services.
* Bachelor of Human Services.
* Diploma level (or higher) qualification in a relevant field of study.
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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