Support Worker- Northern Rivers
This role would be suited to those with a genuine desire to promote the independence and inclusion in society of people with a disability.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Northcott
Location: Lismore & Far North Coast
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-2-4838-8911
Fax: +61-3-2190-1450
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Detail information about job Support Worker- Northern Rivers. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the role
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals interested in obtaining casual employment to work across our Centre-based Life Skills and In-Home and Community Services in our Ballina location.
Reporting to the coordinators, you will be required to safely assist and appropriately support clients with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities at a centre or in the community.
This role would be suited to those with a genuine desire to promote the independence and inclusion in society of people with a disability. As well as a desire to support individuals to have a voice, choice, and exercise control over their own lives to achieve their individual goals
Ideally you will have
- Experience supporting clients with complex needs, related to their disability, health or social condition and an awareness of how this impacts that person and their family/carers.
- Previous experience in working with clients who benefit from behaviour support
- Current First Aid certificate
- Valid National Police History Check
- Valid Working With Children's Check (WWCC)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families and carers.
- You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.
- A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available to all staff; this can increase your take home pay.
- Learning & career opportunities
The closing date for this position is Tuesday the 24th July 2018
We are seeking passionate support workers to work in one of Australia's leading Disability service providers!