Job description
Join Tender Loving Care's vibrant and friendly team of Community Support Workers and help make a real difference in people's lives.
Tender Loving Care is passionate about connecting people with disabilities to workers that can help them achieve their goals. Our Community Support Workers support our participants with social, community & recreational participation, in-home support & daily living activities, specialised transport & domestic support.
This is the role for you if you have:
* An interest in supporting people with disabilities explore their capabilities and reach their potential.
* The desire to share your interests and passions with others.
* The ability to manage your own time and work autonomously.
* A love for a constantly changing work environment.
* NDIS experience highly regarded but not essential.
* Qualifications in Disability and or Mental Health highly regarded.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
• Recognise the person before the disability
• Promote awareness and inclusion of people with disability
• Work alongside individuals to achieve personal and NDIS goals
• Plan, implement and review individual programs
• Provide physical assistance and emotional support
• Assist with daily tasks, personal care and hygiene
• Support with medication administration and positive behaviour management
• Perform household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Accompany individuals to appointments and community activities
• Encourage social participation, self-confidence and relationship-building
• Maintain accurate records and report incidents or changes
What We're Looking For:
* Genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities to explore their abilities and reach their potential.
* Experience with complex behaviours related to mental health, drug, and alcohol use (preferred but not essential).
* Ability to provide personal care.
* Residing in Gosford, Hunter, or Newcastle (preferred).
* Willingness to travel as required.
* Availability to work Monday–Sunday, including split shifts.
* Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
* Current Working With Children Check.
* Current First Aid and CPR Certificates.
* A valid Driver's Licence, with access to a vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
* Availability to start immediately.