Community Living Support Worker (Group Homes)

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Community Living Support Worker (Group Homes). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to support people with a disability to increase their independence
• Growing organisation in South West Sydney
• Work close to home

About The Junction Works

The Junction Works is a not for profit, community-based organisation serving Sydney’s south-west since 1987. With its mission of ‘creating new possibilities in people’s lives’, The Junction Works focuses on delivering creative and enriching community, youth, children’s and disability services that are designed to improve the lives of some of the community’s most vulnerable people.

The Junction Works’ Community Living Service provides supported accommodation in a community setting to people with a disability. The service provides a range of supports that are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of our residents. Our aim is to enable our residents to live a quality life in their community, a life that is as independent as possible and that is meaningful to the person.

The organisation is committed to creating opportunities for growth, development and learning for all employees. The Junction Works actively seeks talented individuals and provides them with the chance to excel in their chosen field, resulting in a team of skilled, dedicated professionals.

Your Next Career Move

With the continued growth of our Community Living team, The Junction Works now has multiple opportunities for dedicated and experienced Support Workers to join the team.

With a new house opening soon, these roles that report to the Community Living Program Coordinator, are pivotal role to the continued growth and development of the residents. You will provide a positive, strengths based and person centred service to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their own potential and become integrated into their community.  

More specifically, some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Engage with residents, their families, carers, advocates and other specialised support staff to develop programs and supports aimed at achieving each resident’s goals and aspirations.
• Perform the role of key worker as required and implement the clients NDIS goals
• Provide behaviour and communication support to residents to encourage development of personal, community and social relationships.
• Promote the capacity of residents to make decisions and take reasonable risks in line with their abilities.

Please Note: This role is initially being offered on a casual basis, working on a 7 day roster that will include weekend, evening and overnight shifts.

About You

The Junction Works is seeking passionate and qualified Support Workers. You will bring with you to this role a demonstrated knowledge of/exposure to all areas of disability support along with a passion for supporting and developing everyone involved. 

The ideal candidate will also bring an open and creative mindset to the position; new and innovative ideas are encouraged! Strong organisational skills and the willingness to jump into any task at hand will also contribute to your success in this role.

A current First Aid Certificate, current NSW Drivers Licence, current NSW Working with Children Check are all required prior to commencing employment.

Why choose a career with The Junction Works?

If you're looking for a long-lasting career with an established and reputable NFP organisation, this is the role for you!

You'll join a supportive, social and fun-loving team that contribute to a great organisational culture, an outstanding business reputation and continued growth. With down to earth Senior Managers who are happy to jump in and help whenever needed, and a focus on the little things that make employees happy, it's no surprise The Junction Works has low staff turnover and a number of returning team members..

As the organisation continues to expand, you'll enjoy ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You'll be encouraged to up-skill and explore areas outside of your immediate role type that will strengthen you as a professional.

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this opportunity is the meaningful connections you'll develop with your participants. The Junction Works staff leave work each day feeling fulfilled and lucky to be a part of the team - as a current staff member remarks, "the participants end up making your day, not the other way around".

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