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Organisation : EACH

Location : Melbourne (Narre Warren )

Work type : Contract/Temporary

Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Support Services, Disabilities

Salary type : Annual Package

Salary : AU$29 - AU$32 per hour + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Application closing date : 10 Jul, 2022

About the organisation

Organisation Name : EACH

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community. Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.

The NDIS Direct Services team provides exceptional service in supporting customers to meet their individual goals and needs as identified in their NDIS plans.

About the role

Support for our customers involves providing them with assistance to live as independently as possible, develop skills or access the community. As part of our team based in Narre Warren, we are looking for a casual NDIS Support Worker to assist our male customers with complex support needs in their homes and local communities, supporting them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.

If you’re a Support Worker, qualified as either a Cert IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) and/or combined with relevant experience, and want to have a positive impact on the lives of people in your community, you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!

 

What you’ll be doing
No two days will be the same in this role, with support you provide including, but being not limited to:

  • Providing support services to male Customers with complex needs (inc. mental illness, autism and epilepsy), helping them to build confidence, self-determination and communication abilities.
  • Following and implementing individual Support Plans to assist our customers to maintain independence and achieve identified goals such as cooking, social engagement, personal care, budgeting, shopping, domestic skills, maintaining tenancy, using public transport, attending appointments etc.
  • Providing companionship, conversation, and emotional support.

 

 

Who you’ll be working with
NDIS Direct Services teams are well supported by the Customer Service Delivery Leads. The Support Worker role is very independent, however, our CSDL’s are always available to guide and support you.

It’s a team full of dynamic and motivated individuals who are passionate about(is something missing here?) Our team is dedicated to giving customers and each other the best possible support.

Who we are looking for
Along with your passion for supporting others, you will:

  • Understand and have experience with approaches to support people living with complex needs.
  • Have epilepsy management skills and knowledge
  • Hold a Cert IV in Individual Support (or equivalent) and/or combined with relevant experience
  • Be an effective communicator and natural relationship builder
  • Have experience delivering high-quality person-centred support and assistance to individuals that embraces their personal goals and choices, and respects cultural diversity
  • Have a demonstrated ability to complete administrative tasks to the required standard and detail to meet quality and reporting requirements

Ideally you will also have:

  • Current state-based Drivers License with a registered vehicle
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Australian residency status or valid Australian working rights
  • Full COVID-19 Vaccination status

 

 

What we offer:
EACH is committed to developing our people and you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

  • Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance
  • Casual position – stable hours/roster and 25% casual loading fee on top of base rate
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
  • Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
  • Generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year, to maximise your take home pay
  • Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
  • Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
  • Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

How to apply

Applications not allowed for this job listing.

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Please quote in application: Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #Community_Services, #Social_and_Support_Work
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
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