Organisation : Warrah Society
Location : Sydney (Dural)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 4 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
Established almost 50 years ago and located in a beautiful bushland environment in Dural in Sydney’s North West, Warrah Society is an experienced provider of support for adults and children with disability in a diverse range of settings and services. Guided by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, we strive to know each unique individual, and to support them in the choices they have made for their life’s journey. Warrah focuses on supporting each person in a holistic way, and our service areas are:
- Supported Independent Living
- Community Support Services
- Warrah Special School
- Warrah Biodynamic Farm & Farm Shop
About the role
Working with people who have complex needs, this role will challenge you to think outside the box in order to ensure the needs of residents are being met. With well developed skills for responding to individual needs, you will be rewarded by developing a team of support staff who can manage intense situations when they occur. You will be committed to supporting each resident to develop their own life journey. Ideally you will have experience working with people who have complex needs, including challenging behaviour, and will understand how to manage risks.
The role is well supported by a skilled team that includes health care coordination, person-centred planning and rostering. Warrah has a great sense of community with a low staff turnover, full range of salary packaging, as well as discounted organic and biodynamic fruit, veggies and other groceries.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A minimum of Certificate IV in Disability
- A passion for putting people first
- At least 3 years’ experience in a direct care role
- Capacity to lead and bring out the best in others
- Understanding of challenging behaviour
- An ability to work a flexible range of shifts and hours, including sleepover shifts
Ideally you will also have:
- PART or similar training
- Experience leading a team
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Supported Independent Living Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities