Competitive hourly rates + extensive NfP benefits
- Experience is preferred but not essential
- Flexible part-time and casual opportunities
Be Recruitment are working with a well know multi-state not-for-profit organisation to recruit several Youth and Disability Support Workers in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter and Central Coast areas.
**About the role**
The Support Worker is a professional individual who works alongside young people or people with a disability to encourage independence and skill building. The support that is provided can include but is not limited to; personal care, domestic assistance, accessing social and community activities, education, and behaviour support
**About you**
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Whilst qualifications and experience are important, the right attitude is what we are looking for. If you have always wanted to make a difference but never got around to obtaining a relevant qualification OR you have got a qualification but haven't been given the opportunity to gain experience, this might be the opportunity for you.
**Minimum requirements**
- Be passionate about supporting young people or people with a disability
- Be committed to providing an exceptional level of care and support
- Australian Working Rights
- Ability to work a 7-day shift work roster
- Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
- Two professional references
- Be willing to travel up to one hour from home
- **Be available for a five-day induction**
You must currently hold or be willing to obtain the following
- A Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Check
- National Criminal History Check
- First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID003)
- Full Australian Driver's License
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Fully comprehensive car insurance
**Desirable**
- Diploma of Community Services
- Vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly encouraged but not mandatory
**Remuneration and reward**
- Part-time employees will have access to salary packaging
- Extensive training opportunities
- Access to a subsidised Diploma of Community Services
- Permanent hourly rate between $30.46 - $34.04 + shift penalties
- Casual hourly rate between $38.08 - $42.55 + shift penalties