Organisation : New Horizons
Location : NSW Regional (Hunter Region)
Work type : Casual/Vacation
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 25 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
About the role
Requestion ID: req1804
Employment Type: Casual
If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team as a Casual Support Worker.
Many of our casual staff join our full time and part time teams! Our people don’t just work with us because they have the skills and experience to do the job. To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day.
Based in the Hunter region, you will report to the Team Leader, in our in home residential and outreach services. Working hours involve shift work, and you will need to be available to work flexible shifts that may include a combination of mornings, evenings, nights, sleepovers and weekends.
The day to day
Providing a person centred approach to help customers achieve their goals and aspirations
Contributing information for the development of Customer support plans
Providing support to customers with personal care, living skills, transport, social activities, medication and other support as required
Keeping customer records up to date on a daily basis using on line systems
Developing and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders
With support & guidance from the Team Leader, seek out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey
What you need to have:
As well as being a person centred super star you’ll have:
Passion, Respect & Integrity
Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting
- Appropriate certificate level qualification in Peer Work, Mental Health or Disability, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human service industry
- Ability to run groups of consumers
Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster, with a sleepover Component
Valid NSW Drivers C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.
Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC and first aid certificate that meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us
Rewards and Recognition:
If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference you could benefit from:
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Supportive corporate culture and working environment
Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Support Worker (casual) - Hunter Region via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services