Support work

Location: Newtown, Wellington

About The Salvation Army Supportive Accommodation Program

To support adults with intellectual disabilities to maximize their independence and participation in everyday life.

About the Role:

To assist and encourage residents in their daily living, at required performance standards, with a focus on maximizing each resident's participation and independence in alignment with the Enabling Good Lives Principles

What will your responsibilities be but not limited to:

• Food Preparation
• Quality Improvement
• Medication
• Clean and Tidy Work Area
• Support our people

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have or be willing to obtain relevant industry qualification/s
• Hold a Full Class 1 Drivers License
• A Clean Criminal History
• At least 3 or more years’ experience in the industry
• Have a sense of humour

Our offer to you:

• 5 x additional leave days and long service leave
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is – 20 hours variable hour's contract

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $29.90 and $30.97

We look forward to receiving your application.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.