Careers Detail - Northcott

Job Detail: Support Worker

Regional, Australia - NSW

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About The Role

About the role:

Northcott is currently looking for several committed, friendly and professional individuals to join our team in the Illawarra region; this will be on a PERMANENT basis.

Reporting to the Coordinator, you will be required to appropriately support customers with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in our In Home & Community (IHC) services.

Essential Criteria:

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.
Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will be required to work across morning, afternoon and evenings, including weekend and public holiday shifts.
A current Australian Driver's Licence.
Reliable & insured vehicle.

Why work for us?

We are a leading disability services 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 to 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.
A new recognitions and rewards program enables discounts at various retail and entertainment outlets.
Salary Packaging.
KM reimbursements.

Position Description:

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

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please don't hesitate to apply.

Please submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

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

Northcott is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome.

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] .