Afterhours Support Worker Darwin NT

Make a Difference in Your Community

Synergie Australia is currently seeking compassionate and reliable Afterhours Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting vulnerable individuals within a residential accommodation environment in Darwin.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety wellbeing and support of residents outside of standard business hours. If you have experience working in community services homelessness mental health alcohol and other drugs or residential care settings wed love to hear from you.

Whats on Offer

• $48.31 per hour applicable allowances superannuation
• Varied shift patterns including afternoons overnight sleepovers and weekends
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of others
• Opportunity to work with a respected community-focused organisation

About the Role

As an Afterhours Support Worker you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents while providing practical assistance and responding to incidents as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents and promote their independence wellbeing and personal goals
• Conduct welfare and wellbeing checks
• Respond to incidents emergencies and crisis situations
• Monitor site security and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff
• Assist with medication support in accordance with individual care plans
• Complete case notes reports and required documentation
• Maintain effective communication and handovers with the broader support team
• Assist with general site upkeep cleaning and minor maintenance tasks
• Support residents to access community services and external supports

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in community services homelessness services mental health disability support residential care or a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable people
• Sound administration and record-keeping skills
• Flexibility to work afternoon overnight sleepover weekend and rotating shifts

Essential Requirements

• Current NT Working with Children (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
• National Police Clearance
• Current Drivers Licence
• Full Australian working rights

Desirable Qualifications

• Certificate III in Community Services; or
• Certificate IV in Community Services Mental Health Alcohol & Other Drugs or a related field

If youre ready click apply now or contact our branch on0or email

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