Disability Support Worker
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Wanting to work for a organisation that gives back to the community? Come & join us!
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Samaritans Foundation
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-7-7629-2357
Fax: +61-8-2571-3288
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Detail information about job Disability Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
About Us
For over 30 years Samaritans has been providing unconditional support to many different groups of people. Samaritans core values of compassion, integrity and justice continue to be central to everything we do. Our services support people with a disability, young people, children, families, those escaping domestic violence, and those leaving prison, among others.
Our vision is to build communities where there is care for the vulnerable and where each individual has the opportunity to contribute and participate fully in community life. Behind this vision is a united team made up of over 700 staff members and 400 volunteers who work together throughout Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast, Mid-Western and the Mid-North Coast regions of NSW.
We want to work with people who believe in this vision and are genuinely committed to making a difference to their community.
About the Role
We are currently taking expressions of interest from passionate and energetic Disability Support Workers to join our Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region teams. We currently have a number of casual and part time positions available.
These rewarding positions will provide a positive, strengths based and person-centered service to enable individuals living with a disability to reach their own potential, become valued members of the community and achieve their goals. This may include daily living assistance, personal care, supporting people with disabilities to be active in the community, attending appointments with people we support and administration of medication.
About You
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting people in our community with disabilities. To be successful, you’ll also have:
- A knack for developing relationships with people from all walks of life
- Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people
- The ability to work autonomously and follow procedure
- The ability use a computer- ie: Word, Outlook and the internet
The Essentials
- Certificate III in Disability or Home and Community Services or equivalent
- Previous experience in actively supporting people with a disability is highly desirable but not essential
- Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Provide First Aid certificate
- Hold a valid NSW drivers licence
- Completion of a pre-employment medical (which may include a drug and alcohol test), National Criminal History Check, and Working with Children Check
Whats great about working with Us
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Salary packaging options (part-time employees)
- Caretrac corporate gym membership
- Career and development opportunities
- Payroll giving program
- The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you ASAP!
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No agencies or third-party applications please.