Careers Detail - Northcott

Job Detail: Senior Support Worker

Hunter Valley - NSW, Australia - NSW

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Senior Support Worker position available in Mt Hutton, Hunter Region on a full time basis.
Northcott have a fantastic employees benefits program including salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
Join a high performing and fun filled team, supporting people with a disability.

About the Role:

This is a Senior Support Worker position, based in Mt Hutton, Hunter Region. The role aims to support the Coordinator with the day to day operation of accommodation services and to assist with coordination and supervision of activities within this setting. You will be required to work autonomously, driving the growth of this program, as well as playing an important role within the team.

Key components of the role include but are not limited to:

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Defines extent of problem areas and develops solutions.
Communication - Listens effectively, conveys and receives ideas, information and direction
Ethical Behaviour - Ensures their dealings with all others are non-discriminatory, respectful, consistent, timely and equitable.
Safety - Has a strong understanding of WHS principles and applies these in the workplace.

What we are looking for from you:

Demonstrated experience working with people with disability, assisting them to achieve outcomes.
Ability to establish effective and professional working relationships with customers and their families/carers/support network
Experience in using initiative, working both autonomously and as part of a team
Highly developed communication, problem solving and organisational skills
Ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders
Commitment to a person-centred work ethic
Flexibility and presence of mind to deal with change under pressure.

Essential Criteria for the role:

Experience working with people with disability, assisting them to achieve their goals and outcomes
Experience in using initiative, working both autonomously and as part of a team
Engaging and approachable personality
Current First Aid Certificate
Current NSW Working With Children Check
Current Driver’s Licence
NDIS Worker Check
Knowledge of the NSW Disability Standards
Knowledge of WHS principles including safe manual handling procedures

Why work for us?

We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, QLD and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability and their families and carers.
5 weeks annual leave (for permanent employees), salary packaging to increase your take home pay, health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and an insurance discount.
Opportunity to work across multiple locations and apply for internal roles within management or corporate services.

If you are interested in career development and a chance to take on a new challenge, please don't hesitate to apply. Please submit an up to date resume and cover letter highlighting how you met the essential requirements.

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

Position Description

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [email protected] .

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] .