NDIS - Community Support Worker

Support Worker - NDIS

Casual

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter and Central Coast

• Work for a leading organisation that is 40 years strong
• Play a critical role in changing a young person's life
• Be supported and mentored throughout your career journey with us
• Join an organisation that truly values its employees

Allambi Care is a multi-disciplined and recognised leader in the human services field working across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter, and Central Coast regions in NSW, as well as Victoria. We are committed to supporting our community’s most vulnerable people through tailored services and programs. With over 40 years’ experience, our ‘never give up’ approach ensures the needs of the people we care for are our first priority.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Support Worker plays a vital role in fostering a safe, friendly, and supportive environment for individuals living with disabilities, children, and young people in the care of Allambi Care

Through tailored person-centred active support, this role empowers participants and young people, including those with complex needs, to develop daily living skills, engage in community activities, and build their capacity for greater independence and inclusivity, ultimately helping them achieve their goals.

Your daily tasks can include:

• Building a relationship with the people you are caring for.
• Providing  care to participants, following a routine developed specifically in consultation with the participants and their needs, including personal, medication and domestic care.
• Transporting the people in our care to and from school, grocery shopping and appointments.
• Assist in the implementation of programs designed for the development of the client.
• Report writing.

For further information on the role, please download the Position Description attached to this ad.

YOUR REWARDS

We offer some serious professional benefits, ensuring you are well-prepared and conducting your role at the best practice level our clients deserve.

• During your Allambi Journey, you will benefit from:
  • Start with completing a paid  Induction program.
  • Ongoing support
  • Receive all day, all hour on-call support
• Rates for this role commence at SCHADS Level2 Paypoint1.

Want to find out more about the role and hear from some of our staff?

Click here: https://www.allambicare.org.au/

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following Essential Criteria:

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment - can be obtained via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check)
• Current NDIS Worker Check: (can be obtained via https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ndiswc-apply)
• Current First Aid Certificate (Provide First Aid; Course Code HLTAID011)
• National Police Check (this must be obtained via https://www.employmentscreeninggroup.com/au/allambi/)
• A current driver’s licence (minimum of a P2)
• A vehicle that can transport upwards of 4 people
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/)
• Ability to work a 7-day shift work roster
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
• Two professional references

Please note that all prospective staff will need to be willing to consent to their details being entered on to the Residential Care Worker Register before an offer of employment is made. For more information see: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/organisations/statutory-out-home-care-and-adoption/residential-care-worker-register

The following Qualifications are desirable for this role but not required;

• Certificate 4 Disability, or Disability Support or equivalent.
• Certificate 3 Individual Support
• Certificate 3 Aged Care

Ready to learn, grow and have a meaningful career with us?

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

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Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.