Support Worker
Support Worker
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 40 - 45
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Empowering independence. Building confidence. Creating possibility.
- Casual Female Support Worker positions that offer varied shift times across morning afternoon evening and weekend shifts that support work-life balance and flexibility to accommodate other priorities such as study and second jobs. Permanent part-time also an option.
- Northcott offers a fantastic range of employee benefits including access to Perkbox salary packaging and discounted gym memberships.
- Make a real difference in peoples lives every day and be part of a purpose-driven values-based organisation.
About Northcott:
At Northcott we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider we support people with disability to explore possibilities achieve goals and live the life they choose.
With more than 90 years of experience and a strong presence across NSW QLD and the ACT Northcott is one of Australias largest and most trusted disability service organisations. Every year we provide people with a disability along with their families and carers personalised and empowering support.
We are a registered NDIS provider employing more than 3000 dedicated staff across metropolitan and regional locations.
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
What I Will Be Doing:
As a Support Worker working in an accommodation setting i will support customers to live as independently and confidently as possible helping them build daily living skills stay healthy and safe and stay connected to their community.
- I will support customers with personal care in a way that promotes dignity and independence. This could include showering toileting continence support.
- I will assist with safe manual handling using equipment such as hoists and transfer aids.
- I will support people with complex needs and behaviours of concern in a way that prioritises dignity safety and connection. I will work alongside clinical teams families and my peers to implement positive behaviour support strategies and create environments where each person feels respected understood and empowered.
- I will create a safe and trusting space where each persons trauma experience is respected and their strengths are supported.
- I will follow individual care plans to support health needs such as epilepsy and wound care.
- I will administer medication safely and accurately according to medication management plans.
- I will prepare and support mealtimes according to mealtime management plans.
- I will help customers maintain a clean and safe home environment for example light cleaning laundry shopping.
- I will assist with community access social inclusion and everyday outings. I am comfortable behind the wheel and happy to help customers get where they need to go or open to learning how to drive a wheelchair-accessible van.
- I will encourage and enable daily living skills to build confidence and independence.
About You:
Northcott is seeking friendly welcoming Support Workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability. Whether you are just starting out in your career or have years of experience we want someone who can bring enthusiasm and innovation to their work.
- I believe in potentialnot limits.
- I will help create moments that build confidence and independence.
- I will offer encouragement not just assistance.
- I will show up with patience curiosity and consistency.
- I will listen learn and adapt with each person you support.
- I will create safe respectful spaces where people feel seen and supported.
- I am adaptable reliable and always ready to encourage growth.
- I value diversity and see strength in difference.
As a Northcott Support Worker i will walk alongside people with disability to achieve their goals big or small. Whether its preparing for a job making new social connections or simply having more choice in the everyday i will be a part of it.
Position Description
Why I want this role at Northcott
- Northcott offers many fantastic employee benefits including Perkbox discounted health insurance gym membership motor service offers and more!
- Increase your take home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15900 annually.
- 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.
Help others live their best life. Start your next chapter and apply today!
Employment Type
Gig
