Careers Detail - Northcott

Job Detail: Support Worker

Murrumbidgee - NSW, Australia - NSW

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Multiple Casual Support Worker positions available in Cootamundra working in our group home.
Northcott have a fantastic employees benefits program including salary packaging and discounted gym membership.
In our annual employee survey, 90% of staff agreed that they enjoy the kind of work they do.

About the opportunities:

Make a difference in the lives of our customers, providing individualised support in Cootamundra to our valued customers. Are you an individual who is caring & compassionate and who wants to help our customers achieve their individual goals?

Typical duties may include:

Supporting customers to develop and maintain independence.
Supporting customers with personal care including bowel care, peg feeding, catheterisation and other health and hygiene issues 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.
Implementing behaviour support plans aimed at supporting individuals who demonstrate behaviours of concern to achieve their goals.

Essential Criteria:

Desirable: Min 1 year experience in Disability industry (specifically support work)
Previous manual handling experience in the Disability industry.
Experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, dementia, Intellectual disability, Acquired brain injuries, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.
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.
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
A current Driver's Licence
NSW Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
NDIS Worker Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Position Description

Why work for us?

We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families, and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
Increase your take home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually.
Northcott offers employee benefits including Perkbox, discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service offers and more!
A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.

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: Our Story

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] .