About Northcott:

We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with our customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.  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: www.northcott.com.au.

About the opportunities:

Northcott is currently looking for committed, friendly and professional individuals to join our Accommodation and Respite Services Team in the Oran Park, on a Permanent Part-time basis. Vacant (fortnightly) line details are as follows:

• x1 44 hour line
• x1 65 hour line
• x1 66 hour line
• x1 68 hour line
• x1 69 hour line

These are challenging but very rewarding opportunities for experienced support workers to actively support the individual needs of our customers and support them in reaching their goals.

Typical duties may include: 

• Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence
• Supporting customers with personal care, health issues and hygiene 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.
• Supporting customers with Intellectual Disability, Mental Health issues, Complex Behaviours, 
• Implementing behaviour support plans aimed at supporting individuals who demonstrate challenging behaviours to achieve their goals
• Creating a stable, supportive environment where customers and their families are able to get the most from their respite time (for respite homes)

Essential Criteria :

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience with mental health and/or complex and challenging behaviours will be highly regarded
• A current Australian Driver's Licence 
• NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain) 
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain) 
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

The closing date for these positions will be the 21st of February 2020. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period as we have a number of opportunities in this area that are immediately available, so please don't hesitate to apply!  

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.