Support Worker (Permanent full time) - Mayfield
Permanent full time opportunity. Provide person centred support to our customers to achieve their goals and aspirations. Join a friendly NFP today!
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: New Horizons
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-7885-4725
Fax: +61-3-3594-2617
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Detail information about job Support Worker (Permanent full time) - Mayfield. Terms and conditions vacancy
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.
Being Male (sex) is a genuine occupation requirement of the role, as the role involves the delivery of personal welfare services to vulnerable Men within their residence. As such, and pursuant to Part 3 s. 31(2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 No 48 (NSW) application for this role is only open to individuals who are Male (sex).
We are seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team on a permanent full time basis. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will provide mental health support to 4 of our customers living in our residential property in Mayfield. You’ll be instrumental in providing exceptional person centred support and enable our customers to achieve their identified goals and improve their wellbeing.
The day to day
- 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
- Managing some challenging behaviours
What you need to have:
- Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting
- Minimum Certificate IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience
- Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster
- Valid NSW Driver C class Licence, with ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.
- Willingness to obtain an Australian Federal Police Check, WWCC and first aid certificate that meet New Horizons employment criteria prior to commencing with us
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
- Leave loading and superannuation
- Long Service and Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service.
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 Wednesday 25 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.