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Job Description

Organisation Overview

As part of the Civitas Group, Supported Care is a privately owned organisation designed to provide support services to individuals living in SILs, level 3 supported accommodation and the community. Our services are funded through NDIS services charges.

Our mission is to provide high quality services to the most vulnerable in our community

About the Role - Multiple Positions Available!

Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidates will be responsible for providing residential and community customers with assistance, support and encouragement of independence to reside in their chosen community. You will strive to meet the physical, social, intellectual, psychological and emotional needs of the customers. We are seeking eager candidates to fill multiple positions across our sites

The Support Worker is an integral member of Supported Care team

Position Responsibilities

• Provide Community Participation to residents by providing transport, assisting them on social outings, shopping etc;
• Provide general Household Tasks; undertake housekeeping and laundry duties;
• Participate in the review of care plans by ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accurate; report any observed changes to residents health to the Team Leader
• Perform position responsibilities in accordance with the Person Centred Model of Care.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have compassion and experience working with those facing various life challenges, including interacting with people living with mental illness and disabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Current driver’s licence and a willingness to use your own comprehensively insured vehicle for work purposes (preferred);
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or ability to obtain;
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English;
• Smart phone to use rostering App;
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) or Certificate III in Disability Support or equivalent;
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Outlook and Internet Explorer;
• Possess a current Yellow Card – or the ability to acquire;
• A polite and friendly manner;
• Proficient time management skills;
• High personal, professional and ethical standards.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter addressed to Max Lawson

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Application Questions You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• Do you have the following licence or certification: Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have the following licence or certification: Australian National Police Check?
• Do you have the following licence or certification: First Aid?
• Do you have the following licence or certification: Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following describes your work eligibility in Australia?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Flexible hours

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay

Licence:

• Australian National Police Check (Preferred)
• First Aid (Preferred)
• Australian driver's licence (Preferred)
• Working With Children (WWC) Check (Preferred)

Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings