Careers Detail - Northcott

Job Detail: Support Worker

Regional, Australia - NSW

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About The Role

About the opportunity:

Make a difference to the lives of our customers, providing individualised support within a group home setting. Are you an individual who is caring & compassionate who wants to help our customers achieve their individual goals?

These are rewarding and challenging roles that require the successful candidates to support customers with complex health and physical needs and shifts which include active overnights. Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster & previous experience will be an advantage.

Typical duties might include:

Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care, manual handling using a variety of equipment and aids and other health and hygiene needs such as feeding, medication, dressing, toileting and showering.
Undertaking various household tasks including mealtime management, cleaning, shopping and other community access activities.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our unique customers
Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, including goals
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 supporting customers with intellectual disability, high physical support needs and medical / health needs
A current Australian Driver's Licence and confidence to drive an accessible van.
NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain
NDIS Worker Check or willingness to obtain
Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Description:

https://northcott.com.au/documents/support-worker-position-description/

Why work for us?

We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
You will have your contribution valued and have opportunities to grow your career with us.
A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
Take advantage of not for profit salary packaging which can increase your take home pay and a reward and recognition program that entitles you to discounts with a broad range of retailers, dining, entertainment and life-style brands.

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

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] .