Support Worker (Permanent part time) - Maryland at New Horizons

Organisation : New Horizons

Location : NSW Regional (Maryland)

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Community Support Services

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 13 Oct, 2019

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

About the role

We are looking for a driven permanent, part time (43 hours per fortnight) Support Worker to join our team in Maryland. In this position, you will report to the Team Leader and provide exceptional person centred support to our customers living in our Housing and Independent Living accommodation. You will be instrumental in supporting our customers achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.

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, 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 Peer Work, Mental Health or Disability, OR equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry

• Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster

• Valid Driver C class licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.

• Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services

About the organisation

Organisation Name : New Horizons

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, then join the New Horizons team! We have an opportunity that offers flexibility and a supportive working environment.

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

Please quote in application: Support Worker (Permanent part time) - Maryland via Pro Bono Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

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