Support Worker - Permanent part time - Mayfield
Permanent part time opportunity. Make a difference and provide a person centred approach to help customers achieve their goals and aspirations.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: New Horizons
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-8506-2072
Fax: +61-2-7709-5022
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Detail information about job Support Worker - Permanent part time - Mayfield. Terms and conditions vacancy
Want to make a difference in the community?
Eager to put your experience and qualifications to action?
New Horizons has a role for you!
We have a permanent part time (50 hours per fortnight) Support Worker opportunity available in our Mayfield site.
As part of the position, you will work with our 4 customers, within a 5 unit residential home. You will be instrumental in providing person centered approach to help our customers achieve their goals and aspiration.
The position involves shift work, and you will need to be available to work flexible shifts that may include a combination of mornings, afternoon, evenings, awake night and weekend shifts.
Based in Mayfield, you will report to the Team Leader in our Supportive and Caring Team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- 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
You'll also need:
- Technical literacy with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and systems for reporting
- Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Disability or equivalent industry experience
- Availability to work across a 7 day rotating roster
- Valid NSW Drivers 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
Rewards and Recognition:
If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference 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:
Your application must include a cover letter that identifies how your skill, ability and experience meets the key responsibilities of this advert.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 11 July 2018 or when a suitable candidate is identified.
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.