Description:
- Casual support worker required to work in our Toowoomba Community Programs.
- Northcott have a fantastic employees benefits program including salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
- Join a high performing and fun filled team, supporting people with a disability.
About the position:
Casual positions available with room for expansion. We envisage the hours will commence at 10 to 15 hours per week, with the view to growing these hours as the programs expand.
We are looking for friendly, welcoming support workers who are passionate about helping people and are up for adventure and trying new things as we expand our programs at our Toowoomba centre.
Our programs assist young people to learn social skills, independent living skills including cooking and other life skills training, with plenty of focus on creativity and wellbeing too.
You will be supporting participants to access the community and engage with peers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive engaging programs that help customers achieve their goals and dreams.
- Support our customers to participate in social, recreation and skills development programs.
- Provide limited personal care and manual handling assistance.
- Be a champion for our customers and support them to achieve their goals and independence.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum Cert III in a relevant field of study or equivalent experience.
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Hold a valid QLD Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module training.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries and practice.
- Capacity to assist in all duties and be confident to do so autonomously.
- General computer skills.
- A high level of energy & enthusiasm towards the work you do.
- Available for immediate start/ to commence at a short notice.
Types of duties may include:
- Supporting clients to develop and maintain independence.
- Support clients to achieve personal goals through community and social participation.
- Support clients in every day skills such as cooking, gardening, gym and fitness, travel training and money management.
- Understanding and implementing mealtime management plans and positive behaviour support plans.
- Assisting clients in the community such as going to concerts, theme parks, out for lunch, bowling and more.
- Supporting clients with toileting.
Position Description:
https://northcott.com.au/documents/support-worker-position-description/
Why work for us?
- We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
- You will have your contribution valued and 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.
- Learning and career advancement opportunities
- Save on tax and increase take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900pa
- Many employee benefits such as: discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service offers and more!
Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email recruitment@northcott.com.au .Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at diversity@northcott.com.au .