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Job Description
- Multiple Casual Support Worker positions available in Dapto working across a variety of programs.
- Northcott have a fantastic employees benefits program including salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
- In our annual employee survey 90% of staff agreed that they enjoy the kind of work they do.
About the opportunities:
Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives Were looking for dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team and provide highquality personcentred care across a variety of programs. These positions will be located in Dapto on a casual basis.
Typical duties may include:
- Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
- Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care peg feeding catheterisation and other health and hygiene issues such as eating dressing toileting and showering.
- Performing various household tasks including menu planning cooking and serving meals cleaning shopping and other activities of daily living.
- Implementing behaviour support plans aimed at supporting individuals who demonstrate behaviours of concern to achieve their goals.
Essential Criteria:
- Desirable: Min 1 year experience in Disability industry (specifically support work)
- Previous manual handling experience in the Disability industry.
- Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability dementia Intellectual disability Acquired brain injuries epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
- Ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans as appropriate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster; you will be required to work across morning afternoon and active night shifts including weekend and public holiday shifts
- A current Drivers Licence
- NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate(or willingness to obtain)
Position Description
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 take home 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 offers and more!
- A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage 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
Gig
