Indigenous Support Worker

Location:Goomburrup Bunbury
Hourly Rate Range: $27.35 to $34.78 (plus Super plus NFP Salary Packaging)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Full Time Casual
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Hey you!

genU is looking for Indigenous Support Workers who are passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to life their best life and build strong futures for themselves their families and community.

In this role youll build genuine trusted relationships with participants taking the time to understand their story strengthsand aspirations. Youll provide culturally safe and respectful support honouring identity culture and connection to Country while empowering individuals on theiremployment journey.

Please review the roster pattern below to ensure you can work the shifts before applying.

Roster Pattern - 46PFN -

Roster Pattern - 42.50PFN -

What youll do

• Support person-centred plans that identify a customers life goals cultural identify and connection to the community delivered in a culturally safe and respectful way
• Join customers in the community and participate in recreational activities that celebrate and maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures identity and wellbeing.
• Assist customers with daily living skills such as meal preparation housekeeping personal care medication administration and attending appointments in a way that respects cultural practices and preferences
• Apply and support positive behaviour support plans using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches
• Complete administration duties documentation and mandatory reporting in line with organisational and legal requirements

What youll bring

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build respectful trusting relationships with customers families Elders and community
• Demonstrated cultural knowledge connection or lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or a strong commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful way
• Experience in or willingness to support personal care and domestic duties delivered with dignity and respect for cultural practices and preferences
• Ability to follow person-centred plans and support customers to achieve their goals in a way that is culturally responsive
• Understanding of the importance of cultural identity community connection and holistic wellbeing when supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability
• Advocate for customers needs rights and access to culturally appropriate supports and service.
• A trauma-informed approach and the ability to respond to behaviours of concern in a culturally safe and supportive manner
• A valid drivers licence and willingness to use your own vehicle to support community access

Bonus points for

• Certificate III in Individual Support Disability or Higher CHC33021CHC33015CHC43121CHC43115

Why youll love working at genU

We are a team of passionate diverse and driven people dedicated to making lives happier and healthier by providing care and support services for people with disability older Australians and those experiencing disadvantage.

We are committed to creating a welcoming innovative safe and respectful environment where everyone feels empowered and every identity is valued. As a profit-for-purpose organization we proudly reinvest directly into the communities we serve.

Youll also get

• Salary packaging of update to $18550 tax-free benefits
• Discounts; savings at 450 retailers including Coles Woolworths & JB HiFi
• Study scholarship; 25% off undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University
• Wellbeing support; 24/7 access to holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus; bring great people with you and be rewarded.

Ready to make a difference

You can click apply to complete your application. Dont wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers pageLevel Level

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