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Organisation : New Horizons

Location : Sydney (Ashfield)

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Disabilities

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 1 Sep, 2019

About the organisation

Organisation Name : New Horizons

About the role

Requestion ID: req2125
Employment Type: Maximum term contract/secondment

 

New Horizons have been at the forefront of innovation since we established the world’s first social enterprise in the mid ’60’s. Today we’re a team of more than 1,000 people working together to enhance wellbeing.

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team!

We have full time roles on maximum term contracts till 30 June 2020 with the potential for extension.

 

Rotating roster as follows;

  • Monday to Friday; 8am – 4:30pm, 12.30pm to 9pm
  • Saturday and Sunday; 8am – 4.30pm

 

Day to Day duties

  • Collaborating with customers to develop individualised support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs and goals
  • Providing support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities and medication as well as other support as required
  • Supporting customers to explore their practical and complex needs
  • 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
  • Seek out innovative ways to enhance the customer journey

 

What you need to have:

  • Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience
  • Passion, Respect & Integrity
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Ability and confidence to communicate and work with other staff outside of the immediate team
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities according to agreed
    timeframes and quality standards
  • Understanding of Recovery Orientated Practice  
  • NSW Driver Licence or Driver Licence valid for use in NSW

 

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!
  • Work 40 hours per week and have a Rostered Day Off (monthly)
  • Internal and external learning and development opportunities and workplace mentoring
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
  • Professional development opportunities and secondments
  • Access to flexible work arrangements
  • Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
  • A supportive culture and working environment

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Community Support Worker (Full Time, Ashfield) via Pro Bono Australia.


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Sector: #Disabilities
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