Disability Support Workers- Mid North Coast

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Disability Support Workers- Mid North Coast. Terms and conditions vacancy

THE COMPANY

For over 30 years Samaritans has been providing unconditional support to many different groups of people. Samaritans core values of compassion, integrity and justice continue to be central to everything we do. Our services support people with a disability, young people, children, families, those escaping domestic violence, and those leaving prison, among others. 

Our vision is to build communities where there is care for the vulnerable and where each individual has the opportunity to contribute and participate fully in community life. Behind this vision is a united team made up of over 700 staff members and 400 volunteers who work together throughout Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast, Mid-Western and the Mid-North Coast regions of NSW.

We want to work with people who believe in this vision and are genuinely committed to making a difference to their community.

THE ROLE

We are currently looking for energetic and experienced casual Disability Support Workers to join our supported accommodation, group and outreach services across the Mid North Coast region.

This rewarding position will provide a positive, strengths based and person-centered service to enable individuals living with a disability to reach their own potential, become valued members of the community and achieve their goals.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for diligent individuals who are experienced in supporting people in a range of ways dependent upon the needs of each individual, whilst working within relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and frameworks to achieve positive outcomes for the people they are supporting. To be successful, you’ll also have:

• An ability to use initiative, set priorities, work collaboratively and achieve individual and team goals and targets
• A strong understanding of the Disability Services Act and Disability Services Standards
• An ability to develop rapport and positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and fellow staff members
• Computer skills of a high standard, especially in MS Office software, e.g. word, outlook, excel, and the internet.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate III in Disability or Home and Community Services or higher, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, actively supporting people with a disability
• An awareness of, and willingness to operate under the Strengths Based Approach and Person-Centred Planning principles
• A strong understanding of the issues involved in working with people with a disability (intellectual, physical or multiple) and a commitment to Social Justice
• A strong understanding of issues in the disability field specifically in the areas of valued social roles, supporting people to make connections and friendships and transitions to independence
• Competence in developing and/or working within the framework of Individual Plans
• Senior First Aid certificate
• Completion of a pre-employment medical, National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, and hold a valid driver’s licence.

THE BENEFITS

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Career and development opportunities
• Payroll giving program
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Applications for this exciting role close 1 August 2018

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No agencies or third party applications please.