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Job Description
- A permanent parttime Support Worker role is available in Hornsby.
- Northcott has a fantastic employee benefits program including Perkbox salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
- In our annual employee survey 90% of staff agreed that they enjoy their work.
About the role:
Our team in Hornsby is hiring permanent Support Workers for our Hornsby Day Program. The site offers Life Skills Work and Study Skills for Life and Recreation. We seek individuals dedicated to promoting the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities helping them have a voice and achieve their personal goals.
The role offers a minimum of four days a week with shifts from 9 AM to 3 PM and Thursdays Skills for Life until 6:45 PM and opportunities for Friday nights or Saturday shifts.
Role Requirements:
- Experience facilitating group activities e.g. art playing an instrument drama and gardening.
- Challenging Behaviour Experience.
- Flexibility to work on a rotating roster from 9:00 am 3:00 pm; weekends are a must.
Typical duties might include:
- Empower the support staff to establish effective communication with customers using an individualised approach using whatever means of communication is appropriate for each individual.
- Implementing and reviewing Individual Program Plans.
- Devise and facilitate program activities and workshops with customers and other support staff.
- Supporting customers with intellectual disability autism and some physical disabilities
PreEmployment Requirements:
- Valid working rights.
- A current Drivers Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
- NSW Working with Children Check NSW.
- NDIS Worker Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Health Assessment
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.
- Increase your takehome pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15900 annually.
- Northcott offers employee benefits including Perkbox discounted health insurance gym membership motor service and more!
- We offer a familyfriendly workplace and support staff in managing their home and work lives effectively.
- Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.
Before applying for a role at Northcott we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.
Employment Type
Part-Time
