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Support Worker (Permanent full time) – Merewether

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Organisation : New Horizons

Location : NSW Regional (Merewether)

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Community Support Services

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 2 Aug, 2019

About the organisation

Organisation Name : New Horizons

About the role

Requestion ID: req2071
Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking for a passionate permanent full time Support Worker to join our team in Merewether, Newcastle. In this position, you will report to the Team Leader and provide exceptional person centred support to our customers within our residential accommodation. You will be instrumental in supporting our customers achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.

You’ll work 38 hours per week, and you will need to be available to work flexible shifts that may include a combination of mornings, evenings, nights, active awake shifts 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 Mental Health or Disability, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human Services industry; OR a deep understanding from combined lived experience and professional development and a proven ability to use this to positively support others on their recovery journey
  • Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster
  • 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:

  • Take advantage of the tax benefits available only to employees who work for a not for profit organization – through lower tax deductions, we can pay more money to you each week!
  • Professional development opportunities and secondments
  • Internal and external learning and development opportunities
  • Supportive corporate culture and working environment
  • Leave loading and superannuation
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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