Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Immediate Start
• Various Locations on The Central Coast and Hunter Area
• Variety of Shift Options Available

Evolution Support Services prides itself on providing quality support staff to a variety of people and organisations both government and non-government.

We are seeking people that are highly motivated and have a high tolerance in dealing with people with high complex needs, the support workers we are seeking will be passionate people that know this is the industry they need to be in and strive to working towards their goals with also helping people to achieve theirs.

The people we support need to be supported by individuals that care, have a desire to improve their lives and a real interest in them.

You would need to be available to work a 24/7 roster across multiple location throughout the central coast and Hunter region.

Weekend work is essential and the candidate will be required to be available from Thursday- Monday. If you are unavailable during these periods this role isn’t for you.

The role will involve you providing support to people with intellectual disability and complex needs, Including challenging behaviour in a variety in environments from a group home scenario to one on one support. It is all about working effectively and consistently with a person's abilities, strengths and needs and in accordance with their Individual Plan, creating a homelike environment that reflects the needs, culture, personality and aspirations of the people you will support.

The successful candidate will have;

• Relevant experience supporting people with disability who have complex needs or other experience that demonstrates a likelihood to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of a Support Worker for people with intellectual disability.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and relate well to people we support and their families, including crisis communication and ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
• Display an understanding and commitment to privacy legislation, equal employment opportunity legislation, anti-discrimination legislation, WHS legislation and any other relevant legislation required for the role
• Current Drivers' License
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Willingness to be trained in the use of physical restraint

You must be computer literate and have competent administration skills, as it is essential we maintain strong records.

Evolution Support Services works with a wide variety of participants so whilst not essential we would desire people with Certificate III/IV in Disabilities, Community Services, Social Sciences, Youth and/or experience in service delivery in the relevant field.

Experience with people who have alcohol, drug or mental illness would also be highly regarded. 

Please click on apply if this sounds like the job for you.

www.evolutionsupportservices.com.au