Community Health Worker

Dream Big Go Bigger.

Are you an experienced and motivated NDIS Disability Support Worker located in the Hunter region

Elsy is a fast growing and new name in Disability Support in the Hunter region. Were an Australian disability organisation with a team of dedicated professionals with disability sector skills and experience from around the world.

We look after our Participants AND our Staff. We treat everyone like a family member and we have an awesome fun vibrant culture.

We are committed to providing the best care in Disability Services focused on quality support and education for people with a disability.

We have grown to 10 beautiful new or newly refurbished properties in 8 months we are about to open a new hub for day activities and we have an exciting hobby programme.

We are seeking GREAT Support Workers to join our Elsy team in Newcastle.

If this sounds like youget in touch! Were hiring now!

About the Role:

Elsy is looking for supportive and engaging people to join our new team who will be an integral part of the implementation of individualised supports within a Supported Independent Living setting.

Our services are focused on a personcentred culture. We reward excellence with performance incentives in employment packages.

As a member of our valued Elsy team you will receive the best training and career development opportunities. You will be part of an exciting new organisation aiming to expand.

Successful candidates will have the drive passion and proven ability to be a part of a team of professional Support Workers facilitating quality care in an innovative home environment and supporting inclusive community activities.

About You:

You are enthusiastic energetic and selfmotivated. You are a great team player and a genuine caring person with a passion for social inclusion. You are an ambassador for disability rights.

You are the kind of person who:

Possesses gallons of empathy compassion and patience.

Lives and breathes PersonCentred Practices

Agree that genuine Choice and Control in all aspects of a participants life is our greatest outcome

Thrives in a teambased environment where everyone helps each other to get the job done

Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality privacy and duty of care to participant circumstances and organisational matters always.

Has direct experience supporting people with a disability preferably within a Supported Accommodation setting

Builds rapport with people and is an excellent communicator

Essential Criteria:

Working knowledge of the NDIS

Flexibility to work within a service that provides 24/7 care this includes weekend work sleepover and or active night shifts within a fortnightly roster.

Competent with Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook.

Excellent written and oral communication

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively and establish rapport with participants.

Demonstrated commitment to the rights and interests of people with a disability

Drivers Licence

Desirable:

Qualification in Community Services Disability or related field

12 months experience in a similar or relevant role

Current First Aid and CPR certificates (must be obtained before starting)

Have or are willing to obtain a National Criminal Check NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check

Employer questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describe your ability to work in Australia

How many years of support work experience do you have

Do you have current: NDIS worker Working with Children or National Police Check

Have you completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Which of the following statements best describes your Covid19 vaccination status

Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please apply via this advertisement with a cover letter resume and address all criteria.

If you would like more information about this role please contact the team on or call 1300 00 ELSY or. All conversations are confidential. You can get more information about us on our website www.elsy

Elsy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements for the position.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.