About the roleWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our Hurstville team. The role offers Permanent Full Time hours. Reporting to the Centre Based Coordinator, you will be required to appropriately support customers with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in our Centre Based Programs.This role would be suited to those with a genuine desire to promote the independence and inclusion in society of people with disability or developmental delay as well as a desire to support individuals to have a voice, choice, and exercise control over their own lives to achieve their individual goals.Ideally you will have:Minimum Two Years Disability experienceDemonstrated Epilepsy & Autism experience (highly valued) Demonstrated experience supporting challenging behaviours (highly valued)Demonstrated experience support customers with personal care (highly valued)Experience in Everyday Living Skills and or Vocational Skills (Highly valued)Current First Aid certificate - HLTAID001/HLTAID003 (Mandatory)National Police History Check less than 6 months old (Mandatory)Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Mandatory)Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable car (Mandatory)NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Mandatory)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.Learning & career advancement opportunitiesThe closing date for this position is the 20th January 2021. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period so please don't hesitate to applyWe do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications.  Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.Position Description

Support Worker - Full Time

  • Permanent Full Time Role
  • Hurstville Location
  • Be part of supportive team

About the role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Support Worker to join our Hurstville team. The role offers Permanent Full Time hours. Reporting to the Centre Based Coordinator, you will be required to appropriately support customers with opportunities to reach their individual goals through meaningful activities in our Centre Based Programs.

This role would be suited to those with a genuine desire to promote the independence and inclusion in society of people with disability or developmental delay as well as a desire to support individuals to have a voice, choice, and exercise control over their own lives to achieve their individual goals.

Ideally you will have:

  • Minimum Two Years Disability experience
  • Demonstrated Epilepsy & Autism experience (highly valued) 
  • Demonstrated experience supporting challenging behaviours (highly valued)
  • Demonstrated experience support customers with personal care (highly valued)
  • Experience in Everyday Living Skills and or Vocational Skills (Highly valued)
  • Current First Aid certificate - HLTAID001/HLTAID003 (Mandatory)
  • National Police History Check less than 6 months old (Mandatory)
  • Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Mandatory)
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable car (Mandatory)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Mandatory)

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.
  • Learning & career advancement opportunities

The closing date for this position is the 20th January 2021. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period 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.

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