Community Support Worker (Full Time, Narraweena)
Full time role in a residential setting providing support to customers living with mental health concerns Monthly RDO and NFP tax breaks
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: New Horizons
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $55,000 - $64,999
Phone: +61-3-6084-3862
Fax: +61-7-2846-9600
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Detail information about job Community Support Worker (Full Time, Narraweena). Terms and conditions vacancy
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!
The role is a full time Permanent position and on a Monday to Sunday between the hours of 6am and 10pm.
The day to day
- 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
- 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:
- 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 Understanding of Recovery Orientated Practice
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
- Long Service and Parental leave
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
- A supportive culture and working environment
To Apply:
We would like your application to include a cover letter that explains how your skills, ability and experience meets the requirements of this advert.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 22nd July 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified, so apply now, don't wait
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.
New Horizons values diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we connect with and support.